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Molan Family History

Molan Surname Meaning

variant of Mowlam or Molland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Molan family from?

You can see how Molan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Molan families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Molan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molan families in 1891.
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What did your Molan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molan. 60% of Molan men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Molan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molan were Steel Furnaceman Heavy Work and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Steel Furnaceman Heavy Work
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Molan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Molan. 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 831 military records available for the last name Molan. For the veterans among your Molan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Molan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molan in 1961 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molan 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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