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Molder Family History

Molder Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German mulde ‘trough tub’ (see Moldenhauer).

Dutch; North German (also Mölder): occupational name for a miller Middle Dutch molder.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Molder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Molder families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Molder's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Molder families in 1911.
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What did your Molder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Molder. 100% of Molder men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Molder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molder 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Molder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Molder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Molder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Molder in 1958 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molder 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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