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Motander Family History

Motander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Molander, Mander, Bolander, Melander, Kolander, Olander, Rosander

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Where is the Motander family from?

You can see how Motander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motander families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Motander's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Motander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Motander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motander 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Motander. 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 7 military records available for the last name Motander. For the veterans among your Motander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Motander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Motander in 1966 was 67, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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