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Motze Family History

Motze 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: Motte, Motz, Metze, Mote, Motzer, Hotze, Lotze, Moore, Mole, More

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Where is the Motze family from?

You can see how Motze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motze family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Motze families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Motze families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Motze's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Motze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Motze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motze 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Motze. 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 116 military records available for the last name Motze. For the veterans among your Motze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motze lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Motze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Motze in 1973 was 63, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motze 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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