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Motyl Family History

Motyl Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech (Motýl); Slovak (Motýľ also Motýl): nickname from Polish motyl Czech motýl Slovak motýľ ‘butterfly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Motyl family from?

You can see how Motyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motyl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Motyl families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Motyl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Motyl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motyl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Motyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motyl. 25% of Motyl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Motyl women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Motyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Motyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motyl 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Motyl. 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 336 military records available for the last name Motyl. For the veterans among your Motyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motyl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Motyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Motyl in 1963 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motyl 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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