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Molli Family History

Molli 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: Moll, Molla, Molle, Mollo, Polli, Lolli, Rolli, Colli, Mori, Mole

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Where is the Molli family from?

You can see how Molli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Molli families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Molli's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Molli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molli 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 Molli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Junior Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molli. 60% of Molli men worked as a Barber and 100% of Molli women worked as a Junior Clerk.

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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

  • Barber
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Junior Clerk
    100%

What Molli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Molli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molli 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Molli. 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 70 military records available for the last name Molli. For the veterans among your Molli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Molli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Molli in 1966 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molli 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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