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Motherspaw Family History

Motherspaw 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: Mothershead, Mothershed, Rotherham, Cotherman, Totherow, Matherson

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Where is the Motherspaw family from?

You can see how Motherspaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motherspaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Motherspaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Motherspaw family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Motherspaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Motherspaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motherspaw 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 291 census records available for the last name Motherspaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motherspaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Motherspaw. 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 66 military records available for the last name Motherspaw. For the veterans among your Motherspaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motherspaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Motherspaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Motherspaw in 1969 was 66, and 63 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motherspaw 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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