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Moltz Name Meaning

German: habitational or topographic name of unexplained etymology, from any of several places and fields so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Meltz, Milz, Holtz, Oltz, Molt, Goltz, Meitz, Boltz, Montz, Maltz

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Moltz Family Origin

Where is the Moltz family from?

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You can see how Moltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moltz families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 57 Moltz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Moltz's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Moltz Family Occupations

What did your Moltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Moltz family was Keeping House. The most common Moltz occupation in the USA was Laborer. 21% of Moltz's were Laborers. Laborer, Farmer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Moltz.

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  • Laborer

    21%

  • Farmer

    15%

  • Carpenter

    9%

  • Keeping House

    6%

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

Moltz Historical Records

What Moltz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Moltz. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Moltz. For the veterans among your Moltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Moltz Life Expectancy

What is the average Moltz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Moltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moltz in 1961 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moltz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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