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Molback Family History

Molback Name 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: Boback, Kolbeck, Colbeck, Koback, Holbeck, Holbach, Hoback, Wolbach

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Where is the Molback family from?

You can see how Molback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Molback families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Molback's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Molback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Newsboy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molback. 100% of Molback men worked as a Newsboy. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Newsboy
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Molback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molback 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Molback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Molback. For the veterans among your Molback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molback lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Molback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Molback in 1971 was 73, and 51 in 2002.

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