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Molhoek Family History

Molhoek 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: Molek, Molock, Mole, Holyoak, Molloy, Molle, Mollet, Malek, Moller

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Where is the Molhoek family from?

You can see how Molhoek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molhoek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molhoek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Molhoek families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Molhoek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Molhoek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molhoek 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 Molhoek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molhoek. 50% of Molhoek 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 Molhoek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Molhoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molhoek 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Molhoek. 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 57 military records available for the last name Molhoek. For the veterans among your Molhoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molhoek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Molhoek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Molhoek in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molhoek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molhoek 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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