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Molendorp Family History

Molendorp 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: Medendorp, Mondor, Ohlendorf, Molander, Mullendore, Olender, Molenda

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Where is the Molendorp family from?

You can see how Molendorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molendorp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Molendorp families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Molendorp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Molendorp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molendorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molendorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molendorp. 50% of Molendorp 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Molendorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molendorp 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Molendorp. 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 21 military records available for the last name Molendorp. For the veterans among your Molendorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molendorp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Molendorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Molendorp in 1966 was 68, and 97 in 2003.

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