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Moletz Family History

Moletz Surname 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: Moltz, Moretz, Mole, Metz, Goltz, Mollet, Molen, Moritz, Boltz, Holtz

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Where is the Moletz family from?

You can see how Moletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moletz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moletz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Moletz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Moletz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moletz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moletz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moletz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moletz. 60% of Moletz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moletz women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Furrier
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Moletz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Moletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moletz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Moletz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Moletz. For the veterans among your Moletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moletz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Moletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moletz in 1978 was 83, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moletz 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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