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Molana Family History

Molana Surname 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: Solana, Molina, Moland, Molano, Mohan, Boland, Morant, Solano, Molla

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Where is the Molana family from?

You can see how Molana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Molana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Molana families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Molana's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Molana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Molana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molana. 100% of Molana men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Molana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molana 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Molana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Molana. For the veterans among your Molana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molana lifespan?

Average Molana life expectancy in 2003 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molana ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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