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Molenhouse Family History

Molenhouse 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: Morehouse, Greenhouse, Millhouse, Evenhouse, Bolthouse, Stenhouse

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Where is the Molenhouse family from?

You can see how Molenhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molenhouse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Molenhouse families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Molenhouse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Molenhouse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molenhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molenhouse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Molenhouse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Molenhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molenhouse 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Molenhouse. 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 29 military records available for the last name Molenhouse. For the veterans among your Molenhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molenhouse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Molenhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Molenhouse in 1954 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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