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Molvie Family History

Molvie 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: Mole, Molle, Molin, Melvin, Molis, Moline, Goldie, Sollie, Morie

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Where is the Molvie family from?

You can see how Molvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molvie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Molvie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Molvie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Molvie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Molvie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Molvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molvie 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Molvie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Molvie. For the veterans among your Molvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molvie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Molvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Molvie in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molvie 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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