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Molsher Family History

Molsher Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin but perhaps a late variant of Malster; compare Wm. Malsher 1822 Henry Molsher 1827 in IGI (Newport Pagnell Bucks);

Hannah Molsher 1852 Daniel Molster 1862 in IGI (Ashton Northants).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Molsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Molsher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Molsher families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Molsher's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Molsher families in 1891.
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What did your Molsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molsher. 100% of Molsher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Molsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molsher 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Molsher. 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 26 military records available for the last name Molsher. For the veterans among your Molsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molsher lifespan?

Average Molsher life expectancy in 1998 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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