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Molia Family History

Molia 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: Melia, Molla, Mola, Molin, Molis, Golia, Milia, Moglia, Molina, Malia

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Where is the Molia family from?

You can see how Molia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Molia families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Molia families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Molia's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Molia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molia 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 Molia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molia. 100% of Molia 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Molia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molia 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Molia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Molia. For the veterans among your Molia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Molia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Molia in 1964 was 77, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molia 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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