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Moltz Family History

Moltz Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Molz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Habitational name from any of several places and fields so named of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Moltz family from?

You can see how Moltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Moltz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Moltz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moltz families in 1891.
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What did your Moltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moltz. 18% of Moltz men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Moltz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moltz were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltz 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Moltz. 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 582 military records available for the last name Moltz. For the veterans among your Moltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moltz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Moltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moltz in 1961 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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