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Molskness Family History

Molskness 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: Holness, Likness, Osness, Moses, Molyneux, Harkness, Mones

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Where is the Molskness family from?

You can see how Molskness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molskness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molskness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Molskness families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Molskness's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Molskness families in 1880.
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What did your Molskness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molskness. 67% of Molskness 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Molskness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Molskness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molskness 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Molskness. 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 11 military records available for the last name Molskness. For the veterans among your Molskness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molskness lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Molskness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Molskness in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molskness 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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