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Molosky Family History

Molosky 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: Morosky, Polosky, Molesky, Kolosky, Klosky, Wolsky, Polonsky, Molski

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Where is the Molosky family from?

You can see how Molosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molosky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Molosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Molosky family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Molosky's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Molosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molosky 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 Molosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molosky. 67% of Molosky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Molosky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molosky were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Molosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Molosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molosky 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Molosky. 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 59 military records available for the last name Molosky. For the veterans among your Molosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molosky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Molosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Molosky in 1961 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molosky 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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