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Molseed Family History

Molseed 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: Molstad, Holsted, Monsees, Moses, Mole, Olsen, Mosley, Molle, Mollet

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Where is the Molseed family from?

You can see how Molseed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molseed family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Molseed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Molseed families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molseed's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Molseed families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Molseed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molseed 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Molseed. 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 66 military records available for the last name Molseed. For the veterans among your Molseed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molseed lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Molseed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Molseed in 1962 was 68, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molseed 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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