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Motooka Family History

Motooka 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, Motyka, Motola, Mottola, Motycka, Motta, Mota, Zottola

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Where is the Motooka family from?

You can see how Motooka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motooka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Motooka families living in Hawaii. This was about 75% of all the recorded Motooka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Motooka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motooka 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 Motooka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motooka. 100% of Motooka men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Motooka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Motooka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motooka 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Motooka. 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 52 military records available for the last name Motooka. For the veterans among your Motooka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motooka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Motooka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Motooka in 1965 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motooka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motooka 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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