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Molsbee Family History

Molsbee 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: Solesbee, Mockbee, Folmsbee, Silsbee, Moses, Mole, Olsen, Mabee

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Where is the Molsbee family from?

You can see how Molsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molsbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Molsbee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Molsbee family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Molsbee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molsbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molsbee 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 Molsbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molsbee. 67% of Molsbee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Molsbee women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Stock Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Molsbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Molsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molsbee 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Molsbee. 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 151 military records available for the last name Molsbee. For the veterans among your Molsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molsbee lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Molsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Molsbee in 1971 was 67, and 25 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molsbee 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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