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Mollica Family History

Mollica Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from mollica ‘crumb soft part (of bread)’ perhaps a nickname for a physically small person or a soft-hearted one.

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


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Where is the Mollica family from?

You can see how Mollica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mollica family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mollica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Mollica families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mollica's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mollica families in 1920.
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What did your Mollica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mollica. 40% of Mollica men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mollica women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mollica were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Barber
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mollica. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mollica. For the veterans among your Mollica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mollica lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mollica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mollica in 1943 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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