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Mottert Family History

Mottert 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: Mostert, Motter, Mottern, Mettert, Otter, Cotter, Zotter, Mitter

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Where is the Mottert family from?

You can see how Mottert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mottert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mottert families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mottert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mottert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottert 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 139 census records available for the last name Mottert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mottert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mottert. For the veterans among your Mottert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mottert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mottert in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottert 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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