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Motika Family History

Motika 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: Motyka, Motta, Mota, Monica, Morioka, Kotila, Motzko, Mika, Osika

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Where is the Motika family from?

You can see how Motika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Motika families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Motika's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Motika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Motika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motika. 50% of Motika men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Motika women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Motika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Motika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motika 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Motika. 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 233 military records available for the last name Motika. For the veterans among your Motika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motika lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Motika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Motika in 1962 was 41, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motika 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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