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Molde Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Molde derived from a word meaning ‘soil rich in humus topsoil’. North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German molde ‘oblong wooden bowl (used for baking etc.)’. English: variant of Mould . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Molden, Mole, Motte, Goldy, Wolfe, Rolfe, Olden, Polce, Folse, Molin

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Where is the Molde family from?

You can see how Molde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Molde families living in Shropshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Molde's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Molde families in 1891.
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What did your Molde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dutie was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molde. 100% of Molde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dutie. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molde 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Molde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 292 military records available for the last name Molde. For the veterans among your Molde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Molde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Molde in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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