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Origins of the Molyneux surname

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We have a total number of 27636 records for people with the last name Molyneux.

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Where do most Molyneuxs live?

In 1921, most Molyneuxs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Molyneuxs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 25,000 records for the Molyneux surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Molyneuxs most likely to marry?

Joneses

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Smiths

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What are the most common Molyneux first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Molyneuxs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Molyneuxs in 1921
Cotton Weaver

113

Dressmaker

94

Laundress

67

General Servant Domestic

55

Charwoman

51

Common Male occupations for Molyneuxs in 1921
Coal Miner

250

Carter

145

Coal Miner Hewer

127

General Labourer

79

Blacksmith

65

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