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Molter Family History

Molter Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a maltster from an agent derivative of Middle Low German molten ‘to produce malt’.

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


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Where is the Molter family from?

You can see how Molter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Molter families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Molter's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Molter families in 1891.
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What did your Molter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molter. 67% of Molter 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Molter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Molter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Molter. For the veterans among your Molter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molter lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Molter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Molter in 1940 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molter 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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