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Molsen Family History

Molsen 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: Olsen, Molen, Dolsen, Holsen, Momsen, Monsen, Molden, Mollen, Moses

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Where is the Molsen family from?

You can see how Molsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Molsen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Molsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Molsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molsen 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Molsen. 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 86 military records available for the last name Molsen. For the veterans among your Molsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Molsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Molsen in 1969 was 69, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molsen 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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