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Molsberry Family History

Molsberry 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: Mulberry, Elsberry, Dolberry, Salsberry, Lonsberry, Goldsberry

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Where is the Molsberry family from?

You can see how Molsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molsberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Molsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Molsberry family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Molsberry's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Molsberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molsberry 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 Molsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Molsberry. 100% of Molsberry men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Molsberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Molsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molsberry 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Molsberry. 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 235 military records available for the last name Molsberry. For the veterans among your Molsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molsberry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Molsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Molsberry in 1958 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molsberry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molsberry 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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