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Motola Family History

Motola Surname Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from the Ottoman Empire originally from southern Italy): variant of Mottola.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Motola family from?

You can see how Motola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Motola families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Motola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Motola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Motola 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 Motola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motola. 28% of Motola men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Motola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Motola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motola 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Motola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 169 military records available for the last name Motola. For the veterans among your Motola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Motola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Motola in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motola ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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