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Molene Family History

Molene Name 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: Molen, Moline, Mole, Nolen, Molle, Dolen, Bolen, Melena, Moen, Molin

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Where is the Molene family from?

You can see how Molene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molene family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Molene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Molene families living in Mississippi. This was about 48% of all the recorded Molene's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Molene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molene. 38% of Molene men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Molene women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Molene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Molene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molene 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Molene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Molene. For the veterans among your Molene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Molene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Molene in 1963 was 72, and 66 in 1992.

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