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Moltzan Family History

Moltzan 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: Maltman, Coltman, Holtan, Moltz, Molzahn, Molchan, Holtzman, Mollman

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Where is the Moltzan family from?

You can see how Moltzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltzan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moltzan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Moltzan family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Moltzan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Moltzan families in 1880.
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What did your Moltzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moltzan. 85% of Moltzan 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
    85%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Moltzan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Moltzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltzan 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Moltzan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Moltzan. For the veterans among your Moltzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moltzan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moltzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Moltzan in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moltzan 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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