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Molz Family History

Molz Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of the places called Molzen. A nickname from Middle High German malz ‘smooth soft limp’.

It is also a metonymic occupational name for a maltster from Middle High German malz ‘malt’.

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


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Where is the Molz family from?

You can see how Molz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Molz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Molz families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Molz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molz families in 1880.
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What did your Molz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molz. 27% of Molz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Molz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molz were Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Molz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Molz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molz 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Molz. 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 810 military records available for the last name Molz. For the veterans among your Molz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Molz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Molz in 1961 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molz 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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