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Molten Family History

Molten Name Meaning

see Moulton .

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


Similar surnames: Holten, Molen, Bolten, Morten, Molter, Moten, Molden, Colten, Molton

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Where is the Molten family from?

You can see how Molten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Molten families living in Rhode Island. This was about 31% of all the recorded Molten's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Molten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molten. 43% of Molten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Molten women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Lawyer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molten 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Molten. 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 370 military records available for the last name Molten. For the veterans among your Molten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Molten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Molten in 1964 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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