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Molica Family History

Molica 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: Monica, Molina, Mollica, Modica, Mojica, Polich, Oliva, Milich, Melia

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Where is the Molica family from?

You can see how Molica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Molica families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Molica's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Molica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fruit Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molica. 42% of Molica men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Molica women worked as a Fruit Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Painter
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Broker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Worker
    100%

What Molica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Molica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molica 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Molica. 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 126 military records available for the last name Molica. For the veterans among your Molica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molica lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Molica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Molica in 1963 was 46, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molica 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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