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Molls Family History

Molls 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: Moll, Molla, Molle, Mollo, Mills, Molis, Mells, Moles, Rolls, Bolls

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Where is the Molls family from?

You can see how Molls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Molls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Molls families living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Molls's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Molls families in 1880.
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What did your Molls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molls. 36% of Molls men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Molls women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Welder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Molls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molls 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Molls. 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 207 military records available for the last name Molls. For the veterans among your Molls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molls lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Molls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Molls in 1952 was 60, and 51 in 2003.

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