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Molleda Family History

Molleda Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Molleda in Cantabria and Asturias. Compare Moyeda.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Molleda family from?

You can see how Molleda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molleda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Molleda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Molleda families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molleda's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Molleda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molleda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molleda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

What Molleda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Molleda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molleda 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Molleda. 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 15 military records available for the last name Molleda. For the veterans among your Molleda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molleda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Molleda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Molleda in 1964 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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