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Moleta Family History

Moleta 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: Moneta, Mole, Motta, Mota, Molla, Mollet, Milota, Melena, Mola, Molen

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Where is the Moleta family from?

You can see how Moleta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moleta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moleta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Moleta families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Moleta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moleta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moleta 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 Moleta ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Moleta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Moleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moleta 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Moleta. 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 74 military records available for the last name Moleta. For the veterans among your Moleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moleta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Moleta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moleta in 1966 was 58, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moleta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moleta 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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