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Motzkin Family History

Motzkin 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: Botkin, Motzko, Kotkin, Matkin, Makin, Potvin, Molin, Mirkin, Morin

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Where is the Motzkin family from?

You can see how Motzkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motzkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motzkin family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motzkin's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Motzkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Motzkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motzkin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Motzkin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Motzkin. For the veterans among your Motzkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motzkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Motzkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Motzkin in 1967 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motzkin 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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