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Moleske Family History

Moleske 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: Moleski, Molesky, Poleski, Meske, Molek, Leske, Modeste, Maleski

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Where is the Moleske family from?

You can see how Moleske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moleske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moleske family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Moleske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moleske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moleske 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 Moleske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moleske. 100% of Moleske 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
    100%

What Moleske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Moleske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moleske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Moleske. 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 12 military records available for the last name Moleske. For the veterans among your Moleske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moleske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Moleske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moleske in 1964 was 73, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moleske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moleske 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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