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Mothena Family History

Mothena 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: Mathena, Morena, Matheny, Moten, Modena, Mozena, Mathenia, Metheny

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Where is the Mothena family from?

You can see how Mothena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mothena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Mothena families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mothena's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mothena families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Mothena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothena 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mothena. 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 Mothena. For the veterans among your Mothena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Mothena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mothena in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mothena 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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