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Molans Family History

Molans 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: Moland, Molano, Mohan, Boland, Morant, Solano, Means, Olan, Moran

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Where is the Molans family from?

You can see how Molans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Molans family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molans's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Molans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Molans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molans. 100% of Molans men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Molans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molans 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Molans. 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 24 military records available for the last name Molans. For the veterans among your Molans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Molans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molans in 1964 was 85, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molans 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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