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Moltey Family History

Moltey 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: Molter, Moley, Mole, Malter, Dolney, Bolter, Holten, Mosley, Molloy

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Where is the Moltey family from?

You can see how Moltey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moltey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moltey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Moltey families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Moltey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moltey families in 1880.
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What did your Moltey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moltey. 50% of Moltey men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

What Moltey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Moltey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moltey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Moltey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Moltey. For the veterans among your Moltey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moltey

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