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Molfenter Family History

Molfenter 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: Wolfenden, Molander, Mollner, Monter, Fenter, Molter, Wolfanger

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Where is the Molfenter family from?

You can see how Molfenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molfenter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Molfenter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Molfenter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Molfenter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molfenter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molfenter 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 50 census records available for the last name Molfenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molfenter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Molfenter. 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 31 military records available for the last name Molfenter. For the veterans among your Molfenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molfenter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Molfenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Molfenter in 1968 was 89, and 24 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molfenter 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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