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Mottelson Family History

Mottelson 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: Matteson, Otterson, Mortenson, Kittelson, Otteson, Melson, Monteleone

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mottelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mottelson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mottelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mottelson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mottelson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mottelson. For the veterans among your Mottelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mottelson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Mottelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mottelson in 1974 was 93, and 75 in 1998.

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