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Molta Family History

Molta 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: Motta, Mota, Molla, Mola, Malta, Molt, Moltz, Folta, Nolta, Mole

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Where is the Molta family from?

You can see how Molta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Molta families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Molta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molta 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 Molta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molta. 67% of Molta 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Molta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Molta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molta 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Molta. 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 102 military records available for the last name Molta. For the veterans among your Molta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Molta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Molta in 1956 was 100, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molta 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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