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Moldan Family History

Moldan 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: Roldan, Soldan, Molden, Mordan, Bogdan, Mohan, Jordan, Madan, Monday

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Where is the Moldan family from?

You can see how Moldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moldan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Moldan families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moldan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moldan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moldan. 34% of Moldan men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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What Moldan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Moldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Moldan. 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 104 military records available for the last name Moldan. For the veterans among your Moldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Moldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Moldan in 1966 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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