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Molkenbuhr Family History

Molkenbuhr 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: Oldenburg, Moldenhauer, Molleur, Wollenburg, Hockenbury, Molenaar

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Where is the Molkenbuhr family from?

You can see how Molkenbuhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molkenbuhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molkenbuhr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Molkenbuhr families living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Molkenbuhr's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Molkenbuhr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Molkenbuhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molkenbuhr 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 Molkenbuhr. 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 42 military records available for the last name Molkenbuhr. For the veterans among your Molkenbuhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molkenbuhr lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Molkenbuhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Molkenbuhr in 1977 was 77, and 58 in 2002.

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