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Molis Name Meaning

Lithuanian: occupational name from molius ‘brickmaker’ or molis ‘clay’ also used in a transferred senses as a nickname for a dirty person. This surname is also found in Poland.

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


Similar surnames: Moris, Melis, Molin, Morris, Miles, Bolus, Maris, Solis, Matis, Jolie

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Where is the Molis family from?

You can see how Molis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Molis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Molis families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Molis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molis families in 1891.
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What did your Molis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molis. 100% of Molis 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molis 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Molis. 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 214 military records available for the last name Molis. For the veterans among your Molis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Molis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molis in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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