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Molas Family History

Molas 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: Mola, Milas, Molis, Bolas, Moles, Malas, Moras, Colas, Golas, Jonas

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Where is the Molas family from?

You can see how Molas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Molas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Molas families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Molas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molas 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 Molas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tel Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molas. 50% of Molas women worked as a Tel Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tel Operator
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Molas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molas 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Molas. 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 35 military records available for the last name Molas. For the veterans among your Molas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Molas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Molas in 1976 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molas 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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