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Moltenbrey Family History

Moltenbrey 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: Marteney, Miltenberger, Colmenares, Mollere, Montney, Molter

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Where is the Moltenbrey family from?

You can see how Moltenbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltenbrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moltenbrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Moltenbrey families living in Kentucky. This was about 89% of all the recorded Moltenbrey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Moltenbrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moltenbrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moltenbrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Moltenbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltenbrey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Moltenbrey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Moltenbrey. For the veterans among your Moltenbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moltenbrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moltenbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moltenbrey in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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