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Mottner Family History

Mottner 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: Rottner, Motter, Otter, Metzner, Cotter, Kettner, Zotter, Mitter

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Where is the Mottner family from?

You can see how Mottner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mottner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mottner family living in Idaho. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mottner's in USA. Idaho and 2 other states had the highest population of Mottner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mottner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mottner. 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 114 military records available for the last name Mottner. For the veterans among your Mottner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Mottner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mottner in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mottner 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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