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Motsch Family History

Motsch 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: Morsch, Metsch, Mosch, Moesch, Botsch, Gotsch, Mitsch, Posch, Mosco

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Where is the Motsch family from?

You can see how Motsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Motsch families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Motsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Motsch families in 1880.
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What did your Motsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motsch. 34% of Motsch men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Motsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Motsch were Farming and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Motsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motsch 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Motsch. 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 748 military records available for the last name Motsch. For the veterans among your Motsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Motsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Motsch in 1957 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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