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Molzahn Family History

Molzahn Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Moltzahn in Pomerania or Molzahn in Mecklenburg. Compare Malzahn.

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


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Where is the Molzahn family from?

You can see how Molzahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molzahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molzahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Molzahn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molzahn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Molzahn families in 1880.
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What did your Molzahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molzahn. 50% of Molzahn men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Molzahn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molzahn were Painter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Plasterer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Molzahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molzahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molzahn 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Molzahn. 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 361 military records available for the last name Molzahn. For the veterans among your Molzahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molzahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Molzahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Molzahn in 1963 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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