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Molvig Family History

Molvig 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: Molin, Melvin, Molis, Monnig, Selvig, Helvig, Colvin, Bolig, Malvin

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Where is the Molvig family from?

You can see how Molvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Molvig families living in North Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Molvig's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Molvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Molvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molvig. 59% of Molvig 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Molvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Molvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molvig 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Molvig. 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 Molvig. For the veterans among your Molvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molvig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Molvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Molvig in 1963 was 69, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molvig 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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