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Moulse Family History

Moulse 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: Mouse, Moule, Mule, Mole, House, Mould, Molle, Hulse, Mose, Houle

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Where is the Moulse family from?

You can see how Moulse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moulse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moulse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Moulse families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moulse's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Moulse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moulse 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 62 census records available for the last name Moulse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moulse 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Moulse. 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 11 military records available for the last name Moulse. For the veterans among your Moulse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moulse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Moulse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moulse in 1974 was 82, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moulse 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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