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Where is the Motala family from?

You can see how Motala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Motala families in 1920.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Motala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Motala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Motala. For the veterans among your Motala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Motala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Motala in 1969 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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