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Molander Family History

Molander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from mo ‘sandy heath’ + -lander a hybrid suffix from land ‘land’ and -ander (from Greek anēr genitive andros ‘man’).

Alternatively, it can also be derived from mol- taken from Latin molinarius ‘miller’ or mola ‘mill’.

In this case, the suffix -ander is applied, further enriching the meaning of the name.

This name showcases a combination of elements reflecting both land and occupation.

Overall, it highlights the intricate interplay of language and cultural significance in Swedish naming conventions.

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


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You can see how Molander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Molander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Molander families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molander. 39% of Molander men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Molander women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molander were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 661 military records available for the last name Molander. For the veterans among your Molander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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