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Molyson Family History

Molyson 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: Melson, Boyson, Malson, Rolfson, Olsson, Monson, Wolfson, Dolson

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Where is the Molyson family from?

You can see how Molyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molyson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Molyson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Molyson families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Molyson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Molyson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molyson 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 25 census records available for the last name Molyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molyson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Molyson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Molyson. For the veterans among your Molyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molyson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Molyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Molyson in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molyson 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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