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Molsdale Family History

Molsdale 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: Lonsdale, Mondale, Molle, Molstad, Dinsdale, Teesdale, Ragsdale

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Where is the Molsdale family from?

You can see how Molsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molsdale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Molsdale family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Molsdale's in USA. California had the highest population of Molsdale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molsdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Molsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molsdale 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Molsdale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Molsdale. For the veterans among your Molsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molsdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Molsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Molsdale in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molsdale 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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