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Molchior Family History

Molchior Surname 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: Melchior, Melchor, Melchiori, Malchow, Moccio, Molitor, Sochor

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Where is the Molchior family from?

You can see how Molchior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molchior family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molchior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Molchior families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Molchior's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Molchior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molchior 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

There are 31 census records available for the last name Molchior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molchior 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Molchior. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Molchior. For the veterans among your Molchior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molchior lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Molchior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molchior in 1964 was 65, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molchior 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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