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Motichek Family History

Motichek Name 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: Michel, Mrachek, Polachek, Konicek, Micek, Potucek, Gotcher, Mctighe

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Where is the Motichek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motichek 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 Motichek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Deck Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motichek. 50% of Motichek men worked as a Deck Hand. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Deck Hand
    50%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Captain
    25%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Motichek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motichek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Motichek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Motichek. For the veterans among your Motichek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motichek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Motichek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Motichek in 1956 was 53, and 87 in 2003.

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