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Molteno Family History

Molteno 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: Holten, Montano, Montero, Moreno, Molen, Bolten, Molino, Montejo

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Where is the Molteno family from?

You can see how Molteno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molteno family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Molteno families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molteno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Molteno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molteno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Molteno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molteno 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Molteno. 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 204 military records available for the last name Molteno. For the veterans among your Molteno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molteno lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molteno 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molteno

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