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Motza Family History

Motza 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: Motta, Mota, Motz, Matza, Mora, Metz, Cotta, Kotz, Rota, Maza

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Where is the Motza family from?

You can see how Motza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motza family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Motza's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Motza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motza 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 Motza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motza. 100% of Motza 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
    100%

What Motza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Motza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motza 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Motza. 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 25 military records available for the last name Motza. For the veterans among your Motza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motza lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Motza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Motza in 1958 was 44, and 34 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motza 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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