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Molay Family History

Molay 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: Mola, Malay, Golay, Mclay, Moley, May, Mohan, Mole, Mora, Moy

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Where is the Molay family from?

You can see how Molay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Molay families living in Cumberland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Molay's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 3 other counties had the highest population of Molay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molay 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 Molay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molay. 100% of Molay women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

What Molay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molay 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Molay. 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 205 military records available for the last name Molay. For the veterans among your Molay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molay lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Molay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Molay in 1946 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molay 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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