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Molenaor Family History

Molenaor 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: Molenaar, Molnar, Molinar, Melena, Moreno, Molen, Mondor, Morena

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Where is the Molenaor family from?

You can see how Molenaor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molenaor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Molenaor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Molenaor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Molenaor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molenaor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molenaor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Molenaor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molenaor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Molenaor. 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 6 military records available for the last name Molenaor. For the veterans among your Molenaor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molenaor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Molenaor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Molenaor in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molenaor 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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