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Molendyk Family History

Molendyk 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: Melendy, Mendyk, Molenda, Molen, Morency, Kolenda, Molek, Molander

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Where is the Molendyk family from?

You can see how Molendyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molendyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molendyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Molendyk families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Molendyk's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Molendyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molendyk 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 Molendyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molendyk. 43% of Molendyk men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Molendyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Molendyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molendyk 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Molendyk. 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 19 military records available for the last name Molendyk. For the veterans among your Molendyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molendyk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Molendyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molendyk in 1965 was 77, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molendyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molendyk 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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