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Motzkau Family History

Motzkau 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: Motzko, Motyka, Motta, Mota, Mottram, Motz, Matza, Moskal, Litzau

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Where is the Motzkau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motzkau 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 27 census records available for the last name Motzkau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motzkau 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Motzkau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Motzkau. For the veterans among your Motzkau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motzkau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Motzkau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Motzkau in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motzkau 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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