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Molette Family History

Molette Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Mollet.

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


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Where is the Molette family from?

You can see how Molette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Molette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Molette families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Molette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Molette families in 1911.
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What did your Molette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molette. 62% of Molette men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Molette women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molette were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    62%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Molette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molette 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Molette. 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 232 military records available for the last name Molette. For the veterans among your Molette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Molette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Molette in 1953 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molette 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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