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Molenaro Family History

Molenaro 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: Molinaro, Molnar, Molinar, Molinari, Molenaar, Melena, Moreno, Molen

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Where is the Molenaro family from?

You can see how Molenaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molenaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Molenaro family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molenaro's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Molenaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molenaro 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 84 census records available for the last name Molenaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molenaro 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Molenaro. 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 8 military records available for the last name Molenaro. For the veterans among your Molenaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molenaro lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Molenaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Molenaro in 1993 was 73, and 54 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molenaro 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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