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Motz Family History

Motz Surname Meaning

South German:: (also Mötz): nickname for a grubby unkempt individual or an obstinate one from Swabian dialect motz ‘dirt’.

variant of Mautz.

from a short form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew).

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


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You can see how Motz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Motz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Motz families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Motz families in 1891.
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What did your Motz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Motz. 100% of Motz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Motz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Motz. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Motz. For the veterans among your Motz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Motz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Motz in 1951 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motz 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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