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Moleod Family History

Moleod 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: Mcleod, Mole, Molloy, Mollo, Molen, Molek, Moles, Moland, Molenda

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Where is the Moleod family from?

You can see how Moleod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moleod family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Moleod family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Moleod's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Moleod families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moleod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moleod 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Moleod. 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 27 military records available for the last name Moleod. For the veterans among your Moleod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moleod lifespan?

Average Moleod life expectancy in 1972 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moleod 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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