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Molella Family History

Molella 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: Morella, Colella, Molla, Morell, Mowell, Montella, Morello, Rotella

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Where is the Molella family from?

You can see how Molella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Molella families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Molella's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Molella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molella 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 Molella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molella. 100% of Molella men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    100%

What Molella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Molella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molella 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Molella. 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 64 military records available for the last name Molella. For the veterans among your Molella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Molella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Molella in 1963 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molella 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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