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Molnes Family History

Molnes 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: Mones, Moles, Milnes, Molner, Miles, Moses, Mole, Dolney, Toles

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Where is the Molnes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Molnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molnes. 100% of Molnes men worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Molnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molnes 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Molnes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Molnes. For the veterans among your Molnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molnes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Molnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Molnes in 1959 was 30, and 72 in 2000.

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