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Mollenkopf Family History

Mollenkopf Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for an obstinate person related to the Swabian dialect word Molle ‘ox’ + Kopf ‘head’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mollenkopf family from?

You can see how Mollenkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollenkopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mollenkopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 77 Mollenkopf families living in Ohio. This was about 66% of all the recorded Mollenkopf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mollenkopf families in 1880.
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What did your Mollenkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mollenkopf. 29% of Mollenkopf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mollenkopf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mollenkopf were Baker and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Mollenkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mollenkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollenkopf 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Mollenkopf. 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 468 military records available for the last name Mollenkopf. For the veterans among your Mollenkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollenkopf lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mollenkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mollenkopf in 1946 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mollenkopf 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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