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Mollen Family History

Mollen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mullen. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Mollen family from?

You can see how Mollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mollen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mollen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mollen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mollen families in 1891.
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What did your Mollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mollen. 100% of Mollen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollen 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Mollen. 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 688 military records available for the last name Mollen. For the veterans among your Mollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mollen in 1960 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mollen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mollen 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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