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Molfetta Family History

Molfetta 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: Polletta, Colletta, Coletta, Moffett, Molette, Mollette, Mollett

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Where is the Molfetta family from?

You can see how Molfetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molfetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Molfetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Molfetta families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molfetta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molfetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molfetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Molfetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molfetta 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Molfetta. 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 66 military records available for the last name Molfetta. For the veterans among your Molfetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molfetta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Molfetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Molfetta in 1956 was 45, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molfetta 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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