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Molonson Family History

Molonson 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: Malonson, Monson, Mollison, Roloson, Olofson, Molaison, Solmonson

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Where is the Molonson family from?

You can see how Molonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molonson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Molonson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Molonson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molonson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Molonson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molonson 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 Molonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Molonson. 100% of Molonson men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Molonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molonson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Molonson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Molonson. For the veterans among your Molonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molonson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Molonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Molonson in 1972 was 37, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molonson 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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