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Moldow Family History

Moldow 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: Molloy, Mollo, Soldo, Mondor, Molder, Meadow, Solow, Modrow, Mcdow

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Where is the Moldow family from?

You can see how Moldow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moldow families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moldow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moldow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moldow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Moldow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldow 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Moldow. 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 53 military records available for the last name Moldow. For the veterans among your Moldow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Moldow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moldow in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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