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Carlaton Family History

Carlaton 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: Carlton, Carlston, Carleton, Tarlton, Charlton, Calton, Carton

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Where is the Carlaton family from?

You can see how Carlaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlaton family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Carlaton families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Carlaton families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlaton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Carlaton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlaton 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 Carlaton. 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 Carlaton. For the veterans among your Carlaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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