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Mottmann Family History

Mottmann 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: Ottmann, Rottmann, Mittman, Gottman, Portmann, Mohrmann, Ortmann

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Where is the Mottmann family from?

You can see how Mottmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mottmann families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mottmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mottmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottmann 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 38 census records available for the last name Mottmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottmann 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mottmann. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mottmann. For the veterans among your Mottmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottmann lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Mottmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mottmann in 1983 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottmann 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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