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Molineaux Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Staffordshire): variant of Molyneux .

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


Similar surnames: Molyneaux, Molyneux, Mullineaux, Molleur, Morneault, Mulanax, Moloney

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Where is the Molineaux family from?

You can see how Molineaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molineaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molineaux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Molineaux families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Molineaux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Molineaux families in 1891.
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What did your Molineaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Automobile Mechanic and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molineaux. 25% of Molineaux men worked as an Automobile Mechanic and 100% of Molineaux women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Automobile Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Pharmacist
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Molineaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molineaux 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Molineaux. 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 468 military records available for the last name Molineaux. For the veterans among your Molineaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molineaux lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Molineaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Molineaux in 1941 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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