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Molkenthin Family History

Molkenthin 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: Mellenthin, Mackenthun, Falkenstein, Valentin, Tolentino, Mountain

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Where is the Molkenthin family from?

You can see how Molkenthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molkenthin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Molkenthin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Molkenthin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Molkenthin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molkenthin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molkenthin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molkenthin. 50% of Molkenthin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Molkenthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molkenthin 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Molkenthin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Molkenthin. For the veterans among your Molkenthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molkenthin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Molkenthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Molkenthin in 1953 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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