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Mollner Family History

Mollner Surname Meaning

North German (also Möllner): occupational name from Middle Low German molner ‘miller’ an agent derivative of malen ‘to mill’.

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


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Where is the Mollner family from?

You can see how Mollner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mollner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mollner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mollner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mollner families in 1841.
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What did your Mollner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mollner. 40% of Mollner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mollner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mollner were Janitor and 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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mollner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mollner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollner 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Mollner. 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 252 military records available for the last name Mollner. For the veterans among your Mollner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mollner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mollner in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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