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Mopton Family History

Mopton 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, Hopton, Mouton, Moton, Molton, Motton, Manton, Orton, Moulton

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Where is the Mopton family from?

You can see how Mopton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mopton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mopton family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mopton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Mopton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mopton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mopton 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 Mopton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mopton. For the veterans among your Mopton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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