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Molinas Family History

Molinas 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: Molinar, Molina, Minas, Molin, Malina, Molis, Molnar, Moline, Molino

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Where is the Molinas family from?

You can see how Molinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molinas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Molinas families living in New Mexico. This was about 60% of all the recorded Molinas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Molinas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molinas 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 Molinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molinas. 60% of Molinas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%

What Molinas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Molinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molinas 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Molinas. 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 160 military records available for the last name Molinas. For the veterans among your Molinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molinas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Molinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Molinas in 1966 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molinas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molinas 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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