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Molvin Family History

Molvin 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, Colvin, Malvin, Melin, Malin, Marvin, Malmin, Galvin

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Where is the Molvin family from?

You can see how Molvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molvin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Molvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Molvin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molvin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Molvin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Molvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molvin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Molvin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Molvin. For the veterans among your Molvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molvin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Molvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Molvin in 1972 was 63, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molvin 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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