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Molinar Family History

Molinar Surname Meaning

Hispanic: habitational name from any of numerous minor places in Spain called Molinar in particular the one in Biscay Basque Country so named from a derivative of molina ‘mill’.

Altered form of Italian Molinaro.

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


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Where is the Molinar family from?

You can see how Molinar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molinar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molinar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Molinar families living in Texas. This was about 48% of all the recorded Molinar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Molinar families in 1880.
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What did your Molinar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molinar. 28% of Molinar men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Molinar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molinar were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    55%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Molinar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molinar 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Molinar. 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 386 military records available for the last name Molinar. For the veterans among your Molinar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molinar lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Molinar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Molinar in 1946 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molinar 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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