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Motkowicz Family History

Motkowicz 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: Moskowitz, Kotowicz, Markowicz, Lewkowicz, Matkovich, Borowicz

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Where is the Motkowicz family from?

You can see how Motkowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motkowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motkowicz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Motkowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motkowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motkowicz 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 46 census records available for the last name Motkowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motkowicz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Motkowicz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Motkowicz. For the veterans among your Motkowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motkowicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Motkowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Motkowicz in 1964 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motkowicz 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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