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Moulaison Family History

Moulaison 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: Molaison, Mollison, Moulton, Maison, Coulson, Moulin, Mcglasson

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Where is the Moulaison family from?

You can see how Moulaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moulaison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moulaison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Moulaison families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Moulaison's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Moulaison families in 1911.
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What did your Moulaison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moulaison. 60% of Moulaison men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Moulaison women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farmer None
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Moulaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moulaison 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Moulaison. 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 177 military records available for the last name Moulaison. For the veterans among your Moulaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moulaison lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Moulaison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Moulaison in 1952 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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