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Molus Family History

Molus 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: Molis, Bolus, Moles, Polus, Molpus, Miles, Moses, Moss, Mole, Melis

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Where is the Molus family from?

You can see how Molus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Molus family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Molus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Molus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molus 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 192 census records available for the last name Molus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molus 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Molus. 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 21 military records available for the last name Molus. For the veterans among your Molus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Molus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Molus in 1965 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molus 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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