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Moltke Family History

Moltke 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: Mole, Molle, Holte, Motte, Monte, Bolte, Moline, Nolte, Molek, Molt

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Where is the Moltke family from?

You can see how Moltke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moltke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Moltke families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Moltke's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Moltke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moltke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Moltke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltke 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Moltke. 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 Moltke. For the veterans among your Moltke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moltke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Moltke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moltke in 1969 was 57, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moltke 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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