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Molett Family History

Molett Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Mollett.

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


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Where is the Molett family from?

You can see how Molett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Molett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Molett families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molett's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Molett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molett. 39% of Molett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Molett women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molett were Oil Worker and Laundress.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Oil Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Molett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molett 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Molett. 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 241 military records available for the last name Molett. For the veterans among your Molett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Molett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Molett in 1963 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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