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Mollette Family History

Mollette Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Mollett. Altered form of French or Swiss French Mollet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Mollette family from?

You can see how Mollette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mollette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Mollette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mollette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mollette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mollette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mollette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mollette. 50% of Mollette men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Tisserand
    50%

What Mollette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Mollette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollette 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mollette. 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 166 military records available for the last name Mollette. For the veterans among your Mollette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mollette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mollette in 1960 was 34, and 63 in 2004.

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