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Molmen Family History

Molmen 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, Holmen, Molden, Mollen, Mole, Nolen, Olsen, Mullen, Holme

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Where is the Molmen family from?

You can see how Molmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molmen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Molmen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molmen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Molmen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molmen. 100% of Molmen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Molmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molmen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Molmen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Molmen. For the veterans among your Molmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molmen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Molmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Molmen in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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