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Molson Family History

Molson Surname Meaning

see Moulson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Molson family from?

You can see how Molson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Molson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Molson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Molson families in 1891.
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What did your Molson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molson. 34% of Molson men worked as a Wood Machinist Heavy Worker and 89% of Molson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molson were Joiner and Hosiery (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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Cycle Repairer
    34%
  • Joiner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Hosiery (machinist)
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Molson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Molson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molson. For the veterans among your Molson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Molson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Molson in 1960 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molson 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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