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Molm Family History

Molm 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: Mole, Holm, Moll, Mola, Olm, Mol, Molt, Malm, Kolm, Molz

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Where is the Molm family from?

You can see how Molm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Molm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Molm families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molm's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Molm families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molm 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 Molm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molm. 60% of Molm men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Molm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Molm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molm 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Molm. 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 20 military records available for the last name Molm. For the veterans among your Molm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molm lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Molm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Molm in 1976 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molm 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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