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Molteson Family History

Molteson 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: Matteson, Mortenson, Tolleson, Milleson, Mollison, Oleson, Molaison

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Where is the Molteson family from?

You can see how Molteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molteson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Molteson families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Molteson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Molteson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Molteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molteson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Molteson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Molteson. For the veterans among your Molteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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