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Motil Family History

Motil Surname Meaning

Czech; Slovak (Motiľ): variant of Czech Motýl Slovak Motýľ ‘butterfly’ (see Motyl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Motil family from?

You can see how Motil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Motil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Motil families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Motil's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Motil families in 1920.
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What did your Motil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motil. 40% of Motil men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Chipper
    14%

What Motil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Motil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motil 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Motil. 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 230 military records available for the last name Motil. For the veterans among your Motil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Motil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Motil in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motil 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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