Moldovan Family History

Moldovan Surname Meaning

Romanian, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) are ethnic names that derive from moldovan, a regional variant of moldovean meaning ‘Moldavian’.

This designation denotes someone from Moldova (Moldavia), which is the eastern region of Romania situated between the Carpathians and the Prut River.

Additionally, it also refers to individuals from the Republic of Moldova (Moldavia).

The Republic of Moldova is part of the historical Romanian region of Moldova, enriching the cultural and ethnic tapestry of this area.

Thus, the name reflects both geographical and cultural identities closely tied to this significant region.

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

Similar surnames: Morvan, Mollohan, Goldman, Jordan, Slovak, Muldoon, Holdman, Coltman, Monahan, Galvan

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700	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Moldovan family from?

You can see how Moldovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moldovan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 35 Moldovan families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Moldovan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moldovan families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldovan 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 Moldovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moldovan. 41% of Moldovan men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Moldovan women worked as a New worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moldovan were Farmer and Clerk.

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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.

Laborer

41%

Chipper

Farm laborer

Farmer

New worker

16%

Housework

12%

Housewife

12%

Clerk

12%

What Moldovan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Moldovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldovan 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 2K immigration records available for the last name Moldovan. 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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Military Records

There are 700 military records available for the last name Moldovan. For the veterans among your Moldovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldovan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Moldovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moldovan in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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Moldovan Surname Meaning

Romanian, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) are ethnic names that derive from moldovan, a regional variant of moldovean meaning ‘Moldavian’.

This designation denotes someone from Moldova (Moldavia), which is the eastern region of Romania situated between the Carpathians and the Prut River.

Additionally, it also refers to individuals from the Republic of Moldova (Moldavia).

The Republic of Moldova is part of the historical Romanian region of Moldova, enriching the cultural and ethnic tapestry of this area.

Thus, the name reflects both geographical and cultural identities closely tied to this significant region.

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

Where is the Moldovan family from?

What did your Moldovan ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

41%

Chipper

Farm laborer

Farmer

New worker

16%

Housework

12%

Housewife

12%

Clerk

12%

What Moldovan family records will you find?

What is the average Moldovan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Moldovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moldovan in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

Moldovan Family History

Moldovan Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Moldovan

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Where is the Moldovan family from?

What did your Moldovan ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Moldovan family records will you find?

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Passenger List

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What is the average Moldovan lifespan?

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Moldovan Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Moldovan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Moldovan family from?

What did your Moldovan ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Moldovan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Moldovan family history

What is the average Moldovan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Moldovan family tree

Search for another surname