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Motulka Family History

Motulka 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: Matula, Kotula, Motyka, Motola, Mikulka, Matuska, Mulka, Motycka

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Where is the Motulka family from?

You can see how Motulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motulka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motulka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Motulka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Motulka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Motulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motulka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Motulka. 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 20 military records available for the last name Motulka. For the veterans among your Motulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motulka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Motulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Motulka in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motulka 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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