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Moldovan Family History

Moldovan Surname Meaning

Romanian, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) are ethnic names that derive from moldovan, a regional variant of moldovean meaning ‘Moldavian’.

This designation denotes someone from Moldova (Moldavia), which is the eastern region of Romania situated between the Carpathians and the Prut River.

Additionally, it also refers to individuals from the Republic of Moldova (Moldavia).

The Republic of Moldova is part of the historical Romanian region of Moldova, enriching the cultural and ethnic tapestry of this area.

Thus, the name reflects both geographical and cultural identities closely tied to this significant region.

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


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Where is the Moldovan family from?

You can see how Moldovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moldovan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moldovan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Moldovan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moldovan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldovan 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 Moldovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moldovan. 41% of Moldovan men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Moldovan women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moldovan were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Chipper
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Moldovan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moldovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldovan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Moldovan. 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 700 military records available for the last name Moldovan. For the veterans among your Moldovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldovan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Moldovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moldovan in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moldovan 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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