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Motko Family History

Motko 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: Motto, Motzko, Mosko, Mock, Monk, Muto, Mitro, Mok, Mato, Motta

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Where is the Motko family from?

You can see how Motko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Motko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Motko families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Motko's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Motko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motko 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 Motko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motko. 100% of Motko 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
    100%

What Motko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Motko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motko 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Motko. 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 104 military records available for the last name Motko. For the veterans among your Motko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Motko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Motko in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motko 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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