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Molbert Family History

Molbert 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: Holbert, Tolbert, Colbert, Wolbert, Milbert, Olbert, Kolbert, Albert

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Where is the Molbert family from?

You can see how Molbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molbert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Molbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Molbert families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Molbert's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Molbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molbert 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 Molbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molbert. 38% of Molbert men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Molbert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molbert were Buyer and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Buyer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Molbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Molbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molbert 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Molbert. 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 135 military records available for the last name Molbert. For the veterans among your Molbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molbert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Molbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Molbert in 1949 was 38, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molbert 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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