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Mollen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mullen . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Millen, Mullen, Mallen, Follen, Collen, Wollen, Smollen, Molle

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Where is the Mollen family from?

You can see how Mollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mollen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Mollen families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mollen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mollen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mollen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mollen. 100% of Mollen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mollen 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Mollen. 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 688 military records available for the last name Mollen. For the veterans among your Mollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mollen in 1960 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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