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Molineaux Family History

Molineaux Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Staffordshire): variant of Molyneux.

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


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Where is the Molineaux family from?

You can see how Molineaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molineaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molineaux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Molineaux families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Molineaux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molineaux families in 1891.
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What did your Molineaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molineaux. 100% of Molineaux men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Molineaux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Motor Lamp Assembler
    3%

What Molineaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Molineaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molineaux 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Molineaux. 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 468 military records available for the last name Molineaux. For the veterans among your Molineaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molineaux lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Molineaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Molineaux in 1941 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molineaux 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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