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Moldy Family History

Moldy 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: Moody, Goldy, Moudy, Mowdy, Molde, Mody, Mondy, Moley, Bold, Gold

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Where is the Moldy family from?

You can see how Moldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moldy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Moldy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moldy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moldy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldy 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 76 census records available for the last name Moldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Moldy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Moldy. For the veterans among your Moldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldy lifespan?

Average Moldy life expectancy in 1999 was 80 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 Moldy 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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