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Motowski Family History

Motowski 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: Kotowski, Borowski, Morawski, Osowski, Kosowski, Mikowski, Makowski

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Where is the Motowski family from?

You can see how Motowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Motowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Motowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Motowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motowski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Motowski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Motowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motowski 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 Motowski. 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 27 military records available for the last name Motowski. For the veterans among your Motowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motowski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Motowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Motowski in 1969 was 53, and 64 in 2003.

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