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Moliere Family History

Moliere Surname Meaning

French (Molière): habitational name from (La) Molière, the name of several places in various parts of France.

Haitian (Molière): nickname from a stage name of the famous French playwright and actor Jean-Baptiste Poquelin alias Molière, which is of the same origin as the name in 1 above.

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


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Where is the Moliere family from?

You can see how Moliere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moliere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moliere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Moliere families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Moliere's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Moliere families in 1880.
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What did your Moliere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moliere. 72% of Moliere men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moliere women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Moliere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moliere 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Moliere. 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 507 military records available for the last name Moliere. For the veterans among your Moliere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moliere lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Moliere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Moliere in 1942 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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