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Molfe Family History

Molfe 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: Mole, Molle, Wolfe, Molde, Rolfe, Mule, Wolf, Moore, More, Holme

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Where is the Molfe family from?

You can see how Molfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Molfe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Molfe family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molfe's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Molfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Molfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agriculturist Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molfe. 100% of Molfe men worked as an Agriculturist Worker.

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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

  • Agriculturist Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Molfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molfe 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Molfe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Molfe. For the veterans among your Molfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molfe lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molfe

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