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Molphus Family History

Molphus 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: Molpus, Melhus, Holthus, Morphis, Malphrus, Malphurs, Malpass, Malkus

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Where is the Molphus family from?

You can see how Molphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molphus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Molphus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Molphus family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Molphus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Molphus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Molphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molphus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Molphus. 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 26 military records available for the last name Molphus. For the veterans among your Molphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molphus lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Molphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Molphus in 1975 was 94, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molphus 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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