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Athrton Family History

Athrton 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: Atherton, Ashton, Turton, Thron, Thorton, Stirton, Eatherton, Agerton

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Where is the Athrton family from?

You can see how Athrton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athrton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Athrton family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Athrton's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Athrton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Athrton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athrton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Athrton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Athrton. For the veterans among your Athrton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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