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Molumby Family History

Molumby 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: Mumby, Columbo, Polumbo, Molloy, Mosby, Colombo, Colby, Holub, Golub

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Where is the Molumby family from?

You can see how Molumby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molumby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Molumby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Molumby families living in Iowa. This was about 82% of all the recorded Molumby's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Molumby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molumby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molumby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molumby. 50% of Molumby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Molumby 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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Molumby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molumby 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Molumby. 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 177 military records available for the last name Molumby. For the veterans among your Molumby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molumby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Molumby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molumby in 1964 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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