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Motsin Family History

Motsin 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: Cousin, Potvin, Voisin, Botkin, Molin, Masin, Morin, Matlin, Momin

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Where is the Motsin family from?

You can see how Motsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motsin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motsin family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Motsin's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Motsin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motsin 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 32 census records available for the last name Motsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motsin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Motsin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Motsin. For the veterans among your Motsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motsin lifespan?

Average Motsin life expectancy in 1993 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motsin 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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