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Molesky Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Molewski or of its variant Moleski .

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


Similar surnames: Moleski, Malesky, Olesky, Meleski, Majesky, Volesky, Mileski, Kolosky

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Where is the Molesky family from?

You can see how Molesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molesky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Molesky families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Molesky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Molesky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molesky. 35% of Molesky men worked as a Miner and 27% of Molesky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molesky were Utility Man and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Mining
    6%
  • Utility Man
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molesky 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Molesky. 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 401 military records available for the last name Molesky. For the veterans among your Molesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molesky lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Molesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Molesky in 1947 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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