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Molsan Family History

Molsan 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: Moisan, Mohan, Olsen, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Molla, Olan, Moran

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Where is the Molsan family from?

You can see how Molsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molsan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Molsan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Molsan families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molsan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Molsan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molsan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Molsan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Molsan. For the veterans among your Molsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molsan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Molsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Molsan in 1988 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molsan 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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