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Molineux Family History

Molineux Surname Meaning

see Molyneux.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Molineux family from?

You can see how Molineux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molineux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Molineux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Molineux families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Molineux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molineux families in 1891.
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What did your Molineux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molineux. 24% of Molineux men worked as a Coal Miner and 74% of Molineux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molineux were Coal Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner
    24%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Coal Hewer Below
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Molineux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molineux 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Molineux. 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 663 military records available for the last name Molineux. For the veterans among your Molineux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molineux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Molineux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Molineux in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molineux 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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