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Molver Family History

Molver 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: Moller, Molder, Molter, Moler, Colver, Molner, Olver, Over, Oliver

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Where is the Molver family from?

You can see how Molver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Molver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Molver family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molver's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Molver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molver 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 Molver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molver. 56% of Molver men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1940

  • Fisherman
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Molver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molver 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Molver. 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 52 military records available for the last name Molver. For the veterans among your Molver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Molver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molver in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molver 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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