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Mollenkamp Family History

Mollenkamp 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: Hollenkamp, Oldenkamp, Fullenkamp, Mellencamp, Muhlenkamp, Bohnenkamp

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Where is the Mollenkamp family from?

You can see how Mollenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mollenkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mollenkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mollenkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mollenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mollenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mollenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mollenkamp. 44% of Mollenkamp men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mollenkamp women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mollenkamp were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Mollenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollenkamp 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Mollenkamp. 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 143 military records available for the last name Mollenkamp. For the veterans among your Mollenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollenkamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mollenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mollenkamp in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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