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Molyneux Family History

Molyneux Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): occupational name from Old French molineux ‘miller’ a variant of molineur molinier. See Mulliner.

English and Irish (of Norman origin): habitational name from an unidentified French placename.

Irish: adoption for Mulligan.

Irish (Antrim and Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maol an Mhuaidh ‘descendant of Maol an Mhuaidh (follower of the noble)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Molyneux family from?

You can see how Molyneux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molyneux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molyneux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,802 Molyneux families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Molyneux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molyneux families in 1891.
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What did your Molyneux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Molyneux. 17% of Molyneux men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Molyneux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molyneux were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%
  • Motor Driver
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Molyneux. For the veterans among your Molyneux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molyneux lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Molyneux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molyneux in 1953 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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