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Molen Name Meaning

Swedish (Molén): ornamental or topographic name from mo ‘sandy heath’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’ with intrusive -l- for euphony or from the root of Latin molinarius ‘miller’ or mola ‘mill’ + the suffix -én derived from Latin -inius ‘relating to’. Dutch and Flemish: very rare variant of Vandermolen and in North America (also) a shortened form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Moden, Molin, Moren, Nolen, Bolen, Moen, Holen, Molino, Mole, Olen

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Where is the Molen family from?

You can see how Molen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Molen families living in Essex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Molen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Molen families in 1891.
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What did your Molen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molen. 85% of Molen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Molen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molen. For the veterans among your Molen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Molen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Molen in 1940 was 47, and 96 in 2004.

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