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Molden Family History

Molden Name Meaning

English:: metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Mold a form of Maud with the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en. variant of Moulton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Moulden, Wolden, Molde, Olden, Holden, Colden, Malden, Bolden, Molin

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Where is the Molden family from?

You can see how Molden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Molden families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Molden's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Molden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molden. 29% of Molden men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Molden women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molden were Farm Laborer and New Worker. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Molden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molden 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Molden. 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 Molden. For the veterans among your Molden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molden lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Molden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Molden in 1949 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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