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Motsenbocker Family History

Motsenbocker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Motschenbacher.

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


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Where is the Motsenbocker family from?

You can see how Motsenbocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motsenbocker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Motsenbocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Motsenbocker families living in Texas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Motsenbocker's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Motsenbocker families in 1880.
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What did your Motsenbocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Motsenbocker. 50% of Motsenbocker 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Motsenbocker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Motsenbocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motsenbocker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Motsenbocker. 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 99 military records available for the last name Motsenbocker. For the veterans among your Motsenbocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motsenbocker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Motsenbocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Motsenbocker in 1965 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motsenbocker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motsenbocker 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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