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Moldenauer Family History

Moldenauer 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: Moldenhauer, Mollenhauer, Obenauer, Molenaar, Holdener, Oldenburg

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Where is the Moldenauer family from?

You can see how Moldenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldenauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moldenauer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Moldenauer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Moldenauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moldenauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Moldenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldenauer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Moldenauer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Moldenauer. For the veterans among your Moldenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldenauer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Moldenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moldenauer in 1961 was 57, and 33 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moldenauer 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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