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Molton Family History

Molton Name Meaning

English: variant of Moulton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dolton, Motton, Moton, Morton, Yelton, Colton, Milton, Bolton, Melton

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Where is the Molton family from?

You can see how Molton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Molton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Molton families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Molton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Molton families in 1911.
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What did your Molton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Molton. 78% of Molton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Molton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Molton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Molton. For the veterans among your Molton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Molton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Molton in 1948 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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