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Motzo Family History

Motzo 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: Monzo, Motto, Motzko, Motz, Metz, Kotz, Muto, Mitro, Mato, Motta

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Where is the Motzo family from?

You can see how Motzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Motzo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Motzo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Motzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motzo 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 35 census records available for the last name Motzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motzo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Motzo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Motzo. For the veterans among your Motzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motzo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Motzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Motzo in 1977 was 83, and 87 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motzo 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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