This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mooton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mooton Family History

Mooton 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: Morton, Hooton, Booton, Mouton, Moton, Molton, Wooton, Motton, Manton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mooton family from?

You can see how Mooton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mooton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mooton families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mooton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mooton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mooton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Mooton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mooton

Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Mooton. 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.

View all Mooton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Mooton. For the veterans among your Mooton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mooton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mooton family history

Discover More

What is the average Mooton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooton 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 Mooton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mooton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial