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Molde Family History

Molde Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Molde derived from a word meaning ‘soil rich in humus topsoil’. North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German molde ‘oblong wooden bowl (used for baking etc.)’.

English: variant of Mould. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Molde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Molde family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molde's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Molde families in 1911.
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What did your Molde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molde. 49% of Molde 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molde 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Molde. 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 292 military records available for the last name Molde. For the veterans among your Molde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Molde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Molde in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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