| ![Show Contents]() Moulds History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of MouldsWhat does the name Moulds mean? The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 added many new elements to an already vibrant culture. Among these were thousands of new names. The Moulds family lived in Cheshire. Before migrating to Normandy and then England, this family was originally the lords of Monte Alto, in Italy. Their name is thought to be a version of this place-name which underwent significant corruption through translation through several languages before being Anglicized. Early Origins of the Moulds familyThe surname Moulds was first found in Cheshire where the family of Maude, originally the Lords of Monte Alto, in Italy, settled in the Lordships and manors of Montalt and Hawarden in the county of Flint. Early History of the Moulds familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moulds research. Another 160 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1174 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Moulds History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Moulds Spelling VariationsNorman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Maude, Maud, Mawd, Mold, Mould, Moulds, Molds and others. Early Notables of the Moulds familyAnother 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Moulds Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Moulds family to IrelandSome of the Moulds family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Moulds Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century- Mr. Simon Moulds, (Mould), (b. 1776), aged 21, English labourer who was convicted in Essex, England for life for stealing, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1843 1
Moulds Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Christopher Moulds, aged 42, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "John Banks" 2
- William Moulds, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "John Banks" 2
- Mary Moulds, aged 15, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "John Banks" 2
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