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Mottel Family History

Mottel 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: Motte, Mittel, Motter, Motel, Montel, Hottel, Mottl, Otter, Postel

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Where is the Mottel family from?

You can see how Mottel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mottel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mottel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mottel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottel 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 Mottel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mottel. 34% of Mottel men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Mottel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Mottel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottel 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Mottel. 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 92 military records available for the last name Mottel. For the veterans among your Mottel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mottel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mottel in 1962 was 83, and 108 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mottel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottel 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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