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Moldey Family History

Moldey 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: Molder, Goldey, Molden, Molde, Moley, Mole, Holder, Dolney, Monday

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Where is the Moldey family from?

You can see how Moldey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moldey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moldey families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moldey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moldey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldey 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 27 census records available for the last name Moldey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Moldey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moldey. For the veterans among your Moldey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldey lifespan?

Average Moldey life expectancy in 1999 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moldey 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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