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Molema Family History

Molema 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: Coleman, Mole, Molla, Melena, Mola, Molen, Goleman, Morena, Morera

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Where is the Molema family from?

You can see how Molema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molema family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Molema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Molema family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molema's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Molema families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Molema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molema 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Molema. 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 21 military records available for the last name Molema. For the veterans among your Molema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molema lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Molema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Molema in 1987 was 81, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molema 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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