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Molson Family History

Molson Name Meaning

see Moulson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Melson, Malson, Monson, Dolson, Bolson, Olson, Polson, Colson, Tolson

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Where is the Molson family from?

You can see how Molson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Molson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Molson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molson. 60% of Molson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Molson women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Molson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molson. For the veterans among your Molson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Molson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Molson in 1960 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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