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Molchan Family History

Molchan Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: nickname for a taciturn individual from molchat ‘to be silent’.

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


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Where is the Molchan family from?

You can see how Molchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molchan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Molchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Molchan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Molchan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Molchan families in 1920.
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What did your Molchan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molchan 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Molchan. 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 362 military records available for the last name Molchan. For the veterans among your Molchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molchan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Molchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Molchan in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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