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Molwitz Family History

Molwitz 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: Malwitz, Moritz, Politz, Moltz, Marwitz, Malitz, Lowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Molwitz family from?

You can see how Molwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Molwitz families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Molwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molwitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Molwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molwitz 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Molwitz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Molwitz. For the veterans among your Molwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molwitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Molwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Molwitz in 1966 was 83, and 95 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molwitz 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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