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Molfese Family History

Molfese 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: Mollere, Moles, Morgese, Maltese, Mcleese, Rolfes, Dolese, Miles

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Where is the Molfese family from?

You can see how Molfese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molfese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Molfese families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molfese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molfese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molfese 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 Molfese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molfese. 50% of Molfese men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Molfese women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molfese were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Molfese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Molfese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molfese 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Molfese. 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 75 military records available for the last name Molfese. For the veterans among your Molfese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molfese lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Molfese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Molfese in 1961 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molfese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molfese 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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