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Molien Family History

Molien 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: Molin, Molen, Holien, Molden, Mollen, Mole, Nolen, Olsen, Mullen

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Where is the Molien family from?

You can see how Molien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Molien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Molien family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molien's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Molien families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Molien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molien 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Molien. 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 32 military records available for the last name Molien. For the veterans among your Molien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Molien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Molien in 1965 was 86, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molien 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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