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Molano Family History

Molano Surname Meaning

Spanish: cognate of Molino.

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


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Where is the Molano family from?

You can see how Molano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Molano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Molano families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Molano's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Molano families in 1911.
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What did your Molano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molano. 34% of Molano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Molano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molano were Shearer and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Hide Shaker
    34%
  • Peddler
    20%
  • Shearer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Molano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Molano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molano 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Molano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Molano. For the veterans among your Molano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Molano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Molano in 1962 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molano 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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