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Moltner Family History

Moltner 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: Mollner, Molter, Miltner, Molner, Malter, Bolter, Holter, Kostner

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moltner. 100% of Moltner men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Moltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Moltner. 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 84 military records available for the last name Moltner. For the veterans among your Moltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moltner lifespan?

Average Moltner life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moltner 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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