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Molden Family History

Molden Surname Meaning

English:: metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Mold a form of Maud with the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en.

variant of Moulton.

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


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Where is the Molden family from?

You can see how Molden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Molden families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Molden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molden families in 1891.
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What did your Molden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Erector Gas Holders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molden. 100% of Molden men worked as an Erector Gas Holders and 86% of Molden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Erector Gas Holders
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    4%

What Molden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Molden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molden 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Molden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molden. For the veterans among your Molden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molden lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Molden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Molden in 1949 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molden 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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