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Motkowski Family History

Motkowski 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: Kotkowski, Matkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Mosakowski, Mackowski

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Where is the Motkowski family from?

You can see how Motkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motkowski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Motkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Motkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motkowski 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 107 census records available for the last name Motkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motkowski 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Motkowski. 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 153 military records available for the last name Motkowski. For the veterans among your Motkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motkowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Motkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Motkowski in 1972 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motkowski 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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