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Motonaga Family History

Motonaga 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: Matsunaga, Tominaga, Onaga, Moonan, Motola, Tokunaga, Moraga, Morong

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Where is the Motonaga family from?

You can see how Motonaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motonaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Motonaga families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Motonaga's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Motonaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motonaga 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 86 census records available for the last name Motonaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motonaga 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Motonaga. 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 83 military records available for the last name Motonaga. For the veterans among your Motonaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motonaga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Motonaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Motonaga in 1967 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motonaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motonaga 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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