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Moleski Family History

Moleski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Molewski unexplained. The surname Moleski is also found in Poland where it is very rare.

Compare Molesky. Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Molski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moleski family from?

You can see how Moleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Moleski families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Moleski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Moleski families in 1880.
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What did your Moleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moleski. 41% of Moleski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Moleski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moleski were Watchman and Housework.

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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
    41%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Watchman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housework
    14%

What Moleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moleski 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Moleski. 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 859 military records available for the last name Moleski. For the veterans among your Moleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moleski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Moleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moleski in 1957 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moleski 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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