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Mollendorf Family History

Mollendorf 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: Ohlendorf, Mullendore, Mollenkopf, Wellendorf, Allendorf, Middendorf

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Where is the Mollendorf family from?

You can see how Mollendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mollendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mollendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mollendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mollendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mollendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mollendorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mollendorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Mollendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollendorf 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Mollendorf. 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 596 military records available for the last name Mollendorf. For the veterans among your Mollendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollendorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mollendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mollendorf in 1969 was 51, and 92 in 2003.

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