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Motsko Family History

Motsko 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: Motzko, Mosko, Matsko, Misko, Mosco, Mosso, Bosko, Matsuo, Motto

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Where is the Motsko family from?

You can see how Motsko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motsko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Motsko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Motsko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Motsko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Motsko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motsko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Motsko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motsko. 54% of Motsko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    54%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Bar Ganger
    14%
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What Motsko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Motsko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motsko 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Motsko. 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 139 military records available for the last name Motsko. For the veterans among your Motsko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motsko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Motsko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Motsko in 1959 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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