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Molies Family History

Molies 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: Molis, Moles, Miles, Moses, Mole, Melis, Toles, Solis, Holmes, Molle

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Where is the Molies family from?

You can see how Molies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molies family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Molies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Molies families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molies's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Molies families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Molies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molies 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Molies. 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 7 military records available for the last name Molies. For the veterans among your Molies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molies lifespan?

Average Molies life expectancy in 1967 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molies 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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