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Molzen Family History

Molzen 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: Molen, Molden, Mollen, Mole, Nolen, Olsen, Mullen, Holten, Kolden

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Where is the Molzen family from?

You can see how Molzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Molzen families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Molzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Molzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molzen 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 Molzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molzen. 84% of Molzen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farming
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molzen 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Molzen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Molzen. For the veterans among your Molzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Molzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Molzen in 1965 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molzen 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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