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Motylewski Family History

Motylewski 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: Kowalewski, Sobolewski, Modzelewski, Modrzewski, Malewski, Kotlowski

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Where is the Motylewski family from?

You can see how Motylewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motylewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motylewski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motylewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motylewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motylewski 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 Motylewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motylewski. 72% of Motylewski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Assembler
    29%

What Motylewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Motylewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motylewski 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Motylewski. 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 79 military records available for the last name Motylewski. For the veterans among your Motylewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motylewski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Motylewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Motylewski in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motylewski 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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