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Moellenkamp Family History

Moellenkamp 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: Mellencamp, Hollenkamp, Oldenkamp, Fullenkamp, Muhlenkamp, Bohnenkamp

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Where is the Moellenkamp family from?

You can see how Moellenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moellenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moellenkamp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Moellenkamp families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Moellenkamp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moellenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moellenkamp 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 Moellenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moellenkamp. 78% of Moellenkamp men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Moellenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Moellenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moellenkamp 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Moellenkamp. 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 49 military records available for the last name Moellenkamp. For the veterans among your Moellenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moellenkamp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Moellenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moellenkamp in 1956 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moellenkamp 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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