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Motiska Family History

Motiska 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: Morioka, Miska, Motyka, Matuska, Motycka, Motta, Misko, Mota, Monica

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Where is the Motiska family from?

You can see how Motiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motiska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motiska families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Motiska families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Motiska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Motiska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motiska 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 130 census records available for the last name Motiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motiska 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Motiska. 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 57 military records available for the last name Motiska. For the veterans among your Motiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motiska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Motiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Motiska in 1966 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motiska 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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