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Moldrem Family History

Moldrem 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: Molder, Meldrum, Muldrew, Molden, Molde, Mildren, Coldren, Boldrey

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Where is the Moldrem family from?

You can see how Moldrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moldrem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moldrem families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Moldrem families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moldrem's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Moldrem families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moldrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moldrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moldrem. 50% of Moldrem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moldrem women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Moldrem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Moldrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moldrem 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Moldrem. 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 93 military records available for the last name Moldrem. For the veterans among your Moldrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moldrem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Moldrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Moldrem in 1963 was 56, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moldrem 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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