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Molstre Family History

Molstre 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: Mestre, Molstad, Mollere, Maestre, Holste, Molette, Moore, Mole, More

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Where is the Molstre family from?

You can see how Molstre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molstre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molstre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Molstre family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Molstre's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Molstre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molstre 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 Molstre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molstre. 100% of Molstre men worked as a Minister.

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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

  • Minister
    100%

What Molstre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Molstre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molstre 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Molstre. 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 25 military records available for the last name Molstre. For the veterans among your Molstre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molstre lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Molstre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Molstre in 1969 was 66, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molstre 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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