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Molaison Family History

Molaison Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Moulaison unexplained. The surname Moulaison is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Molaison family from?

You can see how Molaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molaison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Molaison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Molaison families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molaison's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Molaison families in 1841.
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What did your Molaison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molaison. 31% of Molaison men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Molaison women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molaison were Shipping Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Conductor
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Molaison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molaison 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Molaison. 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 406 military records available for the last name Molaison. For the veterans among your Molaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molaison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Molaison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Molaison in 1954 was 45, and 49 in 2004.

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