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Molinaro Name Meaning

Italian: occupational name from molinaro ‘miller’ an agent derivative of molino ‘mill’.

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


Similar surnames: Molinar, Mlinar, Molinari, Marinaro, Molino, Moline, Mollner

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Where is the Molinaro family from?

You can see how Molinaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molinaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 40 Molinaro families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Molinaro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Molinaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molinaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molinaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molinaro. 38% of Molinaro men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Molinaro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molinaro were Foreman and Saleslady. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Molinaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molinaro 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Molinaro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Molinaro. For the veterans among your Molinaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molinaro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Molinaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Molinaro in 1949 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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