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Molding Family History

Molding 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: Golding, Colding, Bolding, Olding, Holding, Bolling, Wilding

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Where is the Molding family from?

You can see how Molding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Molding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Molding families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molding's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Molding families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Molding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molding 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Molding. 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 620 military records available for the last name Molding. For the veterans among your Molding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molding lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Molding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Molding in 1970 was 93, and 80 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molding 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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