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Mollenbeck Family History

Mollenbeck 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: Hollenbeck, Hallenbeck, Dillenbeck, Hollenback, Mullenbach

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Where is the Mollenbeck family from?

You can see how Mollenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mollenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mollenbeck families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mollenbeck's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mollenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mollenbeck 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 Mollenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mollenbeck. 100% of Mollenbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mollenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Mollenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollenbeck 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mollenbeck. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mollenbeck. For the veterans among your Mollenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollenbeck lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Mollenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mollenbeck in 1982 was 67, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mollenbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mollenbeck 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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