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Molanda Family History

Molanda 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: Moland, Molenda, Landa, Boland, Miranda, Morland, Monda, Voland

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Where is the Molanda family from?

You can see how Molanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molanda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molanda families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Molanda families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Molanda's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Molanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molanda 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 Molanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Opp was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molanda. 100% of Molanda women worked as a Machine Opp.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Opp
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Molanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molanda 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Molanda. 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 6 military records available for the last name Molanda. For the veterans among your Molanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molanda lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Molanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Molanda in 2001 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molanda 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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