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Motyeka Family History

Motyeka 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: Motyka, Motycka, Motta, Mota, Motte, Moya, Morioka, Otsuka, Moyers

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Where is the Motyeka family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Motyeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motyeka 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Motyeka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Motyeka. For the veterans among your Motyeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motyeka lifespan?

Average Motyeka life expectancy in 2000 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motyeka 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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