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Moctezuma Name Meaning

Amerindian (mainly Mexico): surname adopted in honor of Moctezuma the last ruler of the Aztec empire who was killed by the Spanish in 1520. Compare Montezuma .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Montesano, Ortega, Montes, Montella, Montera, Montez, Margerum

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Where is the Moctezuma family from?

You can see how Moctezuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moctezuma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moctezuma families living in New Mexico. This was about 29% of all the recorded Moctezuma's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Moctezuma families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moctezuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moctezuma 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Moctezuma. 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 73 military records available for the last name Moctezuma. For the veterans among your Moctezuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moctezuma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Moctezuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moctezuma in 1966 was 80, and 57 in 2004.

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