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Molynaux Family History

Molynaux 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: Molyneux, Molyneaux, Molineaux, Molnar, Monceaux, Molinar, Mayeaux

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Where is the Molynaux family from?

You can see how Molynaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molynaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molynaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Molynaux families living in Surrey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Molynaux's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Molynaux families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Molynaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molynaux 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Molynaux. 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 6 military records available for the last name Molynaux. For the veterans among your Molynaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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