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Molt Family History

Molt Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German molte ‘fine dry soil’. North German: metonymic occupational name for a maltster from Middle Low German molt ‘malt’.

English: variant of Mould. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Molt family from?

You can see how Molt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Molt families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Molt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molt families in 1891.
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What did your Molt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molt. 100% of Molt men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Molt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Molt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molt 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Molt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molt. For the veterans among your Molt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Molt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Molt in 1942 was 38, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molt 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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