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Motteberg Family History

Motteberg 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: Rottenberg, Guttenberg, Osterberg, Ostberg, Metteer, Wattenberg

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Where is the Motteberg family from?

You can see how Motteberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motteberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Motteberg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Motteberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Motteberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motteberg 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 25 census records available for the last name Motteberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motteberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Motteberg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Motteberg. For the veterans among your Motteberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motteberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Motteberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Motteberg in 1975 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motteberg 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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