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Motzko Family History

Motzko Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak Mocko or Močko.

Germanized form of Polish Moczko: derivative of moczyć się ‘to soak or bathe’.

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


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Where is the Motzko family from?

You can see how Motzko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motzko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Motzko families living in Minnesota. This was about 48% of all the recorded Motzko's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Motzko families in 1920.
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What did your Motzko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Motzko. 29% of Motzko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Motzko women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • General Farming
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Motzko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Motzko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motzko 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Motzko. 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 279 military records available for the last name Motzko. For the veterans among your Motzko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motzko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Motzko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Motzko in 1955 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motzko 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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