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Mollenhoff Family History

Mollenhoff 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: Mollenkopf, Dodenhoff, Lenhoff, Bohnhoff, Dolloff, Ohlendorf

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Where is the Mollenhoff family from?

You can see how Mollenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mollenhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mollenhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mollenhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mollenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mollenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mollenhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Mollenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollenhoff 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mollenhoff. 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 134 military records available for the last name Mollenhoff. For the veterans among your Mollenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollenhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mollenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mollenhoff in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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