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Moalton Family History

Moalton Surname 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: Moulton, Molton, Alton, Manton, Holton, Halton, Colton, Dalton, Malon

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Where is the Moalton family from?

You can see how Moalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moalton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moalton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moalton family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moalton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Moalton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Moalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moalton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Moalton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Moalton. For the veterans among your Moalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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