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Molzan Family History

Molzan 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: Molzahn, Mohan, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Molla, Olan, Moran, Millan

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Where is the Molzan family from?

You can see how Molzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molzan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molzan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Molzan families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Molzan's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Molzan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molzan 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 Molzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molzan. 60% of Molzan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Molzan women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Molzan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Molzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molzan 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Molzan. 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 134 military records available for the last name Molzan. For the veterans among your Molzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molzan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Molzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Molzan in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molzan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molzan 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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