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Moling Family History

Moling 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, Moring, Moline, Molino, Meling, Molina, Boling, Poling, Roling

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Where is the Moling family from?

You can see how Moling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Moling families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moling's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Moling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moling. 50% of Moling men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moling 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Moling. 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 163 military records available for the last name Moling. For the veterans among your Moling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Moling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moling in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moling 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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