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Moutton Family History

Moutton 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: Moulton, Mutton, Mouton, Motton, Lutton, Cotton, Houston, Bouton

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Where is the Moutton family from?

You can see how Moutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moutton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moutton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Moutton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moutton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moutton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Moutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moutton 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Moutton. 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 50 military records available for the last name Moutton. For the veterans among your Moutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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