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Molyer Family History

Molyer 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: Moller, Molder, Moyer, Molter, Moler, Colyer, Molner, Mole, Miller

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Where is the Molyer family from?

You can see how Molyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Molyer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Molyer families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molyer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Molyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molyer 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 78 census records available for the last name Molyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Molyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Molyer. For the veterans among your Molyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molyer 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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