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Molthop Family History

Molthop 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: Holtrop, Moulthrop, Molton, Moulton, Holton, Colton, Molloy, Morton

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Where is the Molthop family from?

You can see how Molthop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molthop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molthop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Molthop families living in Kentucky. This was about 31% of all the recorded Molthop's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Molthop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Molthop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molthop 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Molthop. 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 36 military records available for the last name Molthop. For the veterans among your Molthop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molthop lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Molthop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Molthop in 1966 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molthop 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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