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Molohon Family History

Molohon 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: Solomon, Mollohan, Molchan, Roloson, Mohon, Molton, Monohan, Holohan

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Where is the Molohon family from?

You can see how Molohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molohon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Molohon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Molohon families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Molohon's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Molohon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molohon 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 Molohon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molohon. 46% of Molohon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Manager
    19%

What Molohon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Molohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molohon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Molohon. 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 280 military records available for the last name Molohon. For the veterans among your Molohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molohon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Molohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Molohon in 1963 was 66, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molohon 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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