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Molstein Family History

Molstein 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: Holstein, Milstein, Goldstein, Millstein, Hulstein, Holsten

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Where is the Molstein family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molstein 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 Molstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molstein. 100% of Molstein 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%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Molstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molstein 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Molstein. 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 25 military records available for the last name Molstein. For the veterans among your Molstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Molstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Molstein in 1968 was 44, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molstein 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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