Origins of the Molen surname
About the Molens
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Interesting facts about Molen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Molen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.
Who were Molens most likely to marry?
Van Diests
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What are the most common Molen first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Molens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Molens in 1921
Tailoress
4
Agricultural Labourers Daughter
2
At Home
2
Domestic
2
Housewife
2
Common male occupations for Molens in 1921
General Labourer
8
Cigar Maker
6
Farm Hands
4
Cycle Maker
3
Tailor
3
