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Molon Family History

Molon 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: Moron, Malon, Moon, Molin, Molen, Moxon, Colon, Rolon, Solon, Bolon

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Where is the Molon family from?

You can see how Molon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Molon families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Molon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molon 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 Molon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molon. 47% of Molon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Molon women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molon were Salesman and Dressmaker.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Molon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Molon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molon 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Molon. 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 150 military records available for the last name Molon. For the veterans among your Molon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Molon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Molon in 1967 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molon 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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