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Motreuil Family History

Motreuil 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: Montreuil, Morell, Dubreuil, Morel, Morrell, Monreal, Motil, Motel

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Where is the Motreuil family from?

You can see how Motreuil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motreuil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motreuil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Motreuil family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Motreuil's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Motreuil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motreuil 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 13 census records available for the last name Motreuil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motreuil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Motreuil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Motreuil. For the veterans among your Motreuil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motreuil lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Motreuil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Motreuil in 1970 was 84, and 85 in 1991.

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