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Motzny Family History

Motzny 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: Wozny, Motzko, Motz, Motley, Muzny, Moten, Moton, Motzer, Molony

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Where is the Motzny family from?

You can see how Motzny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motzny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Motzny families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Motzny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Motzny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motzny 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 Motzny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motzny. 60% of Motzny men worked as an Upholsterer and 100% of Motzny women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    60%
  • Glove Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Motzny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Motzny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motzny 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Motzny. 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 48 military records available for the last name Motzny. For the veterans among your Motzny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motzny lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Motzny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Motzny in 1953 was 56, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motzny 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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