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Molken Family History

Molken 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: Molen, Morken, Molden, Wolken, Mollen, Mole, Nolen, Olsen, Mullen

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Where is the Molken family from?

You can see how Molken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Molken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Molken family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Molken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molken 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 Molken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molken. 43% of Molken men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Molken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Molken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molken 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Molken. 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 38 military records available for the last name Molken. For the veterans among your Molken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molken lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Molken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Molken in 1977 was 77, and 86 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molken 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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