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Molchany Family History

Molchany 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: Molchan, Mohan, Kochan, Monahan, Marchand, Merchant, Colahan

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Where is the Molchany family from?

You can see how Molchany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molchany family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Molchany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Molchany family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Molchany's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Molchany families in 1840.
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What did your Molchany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molchany. 60% of Molchany men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Silk Weaver
    40%

What Molchany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Molchany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molchany 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Molchany. 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 124 military records available for the last name Molchany. For the veterans among your Molchany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molchany lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Molchany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Molchany in 1958 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molchany 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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