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Molty Family History

Molty 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: Monty, Mooty, Molt, Moltz, Moley, Mole, Mort, Moy, Most, Mosley

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Where is the Molty family from?

You can see how Molty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Molty families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Molty's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Molty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Molty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molty 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Molty. 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 19 military records available for the last name Molty. For the veterans among your Molty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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