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Motschman Family History

Motschman 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: Rothman, Mossman, Rochman, Othman, Fischman, Oshman, Moosman

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Where is the Motschman family from?

You can see how Motschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motschman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motschman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Motschman families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Motschman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motschman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motschman 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 469 census records available for the last name Motschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motschman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Motschman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Motschman. For the veterans among your Motschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motschman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Motschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Motschman in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motschman 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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