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Moulden Family History

Moulden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Moulton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moulden family from?

You can see how Moulden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moulden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moulden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Moulden families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Moulden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moulden families in 1891.
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What did your Moulden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moulden. 17% of Moulden men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 75% of Moulden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moulden were Electrician and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Moulden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Moulden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moulden 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Moulden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moulden. For the veterans among your Moulden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moulden lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Moulden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moulden in 1941 was 36, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moulden 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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