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Moltrer Family History

Moltrer 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: Molter, Malter, Bolter, Holter, Mortier, Kolter, Moller, Meltzer

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Where is the Moltrer family from?

You can see how Moltrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moltrer family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Moltrer's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Moltrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moltrer 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 21 census records available for the last name Moltrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltrer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Moltrer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Moltrer. For the veterans among your Moltrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moltrer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Moltrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Moltrer in 1960 was 53, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moltrer 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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