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Mollins Name Meaning

variant of Molin with post-medieval excrescent -s.see Mullins .

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


Similar surnames: Collins, Dollins, Mullins, Pollins, Rollins, Hollins, Bolling, Mellis

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Where is the Mollins family from?

You can see how Mollins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mollins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Mollins families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mollins's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mollins families in 1911.
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What did your Mollins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mollins. 56% of Mollins men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mollins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mollins were Income and Cook. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Income
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mollins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollins 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Mollins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 180 military records available for the last name Mollins. For the veterans among your Mollins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mollins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mollins in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 2001.

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