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Molitar Family History

Molitar Name 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: Molinar, Molitor, Molstad, Molnar, Bolivar, Melita, Morita, Mlinar

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Where is the Molitar family from?

You can see how Molitar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molitar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Molitar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molitar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Molitar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molitar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Molitar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molitar. 100% of Molitar men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Molitar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molitar 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Molitar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Molitar. For the veterans among your Molitar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molitar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Molitar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Molitar in 1971 was 93, and 92 in 2001.

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