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Molye Family History

Molye 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: Mole, Molle, Moye, Molde, Mule, Moore, More, Lye, Holme, Moy

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Where is the Molye family from?

You can see how Molye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molye family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Molye families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Molye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molye. 100% of Molye 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 115 census records available for the last name Molye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molye 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Molye. 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 4 military records available for the last name Molye. For the veterans among your Molye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molye lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Molye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Molye in 1969 was 82, and 83 in 1999.

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