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Molenda Family History

Molenda Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Molęda an occupational name for a miller from a derivative of Latin molendinator.

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


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Where is the Molenda family from?

You can see how Molenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molenda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Molenda families living in Indiana. This was about 15% of all the recorded Molenda's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Molenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molenda 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 Molenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molenda. 36% of Molenda men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Molenda women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molenda were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Molenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molenda 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Molenda. 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 818 military records available for the last name Molenda. For the veterans among your Molenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molenda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Molenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Molenda in 1954 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molenda 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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