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Clilton Family History

Clilton 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: Chilton, Clinton, Clifton, Hilton, Linton, Colton, Wilton, Milton

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Where is the Clilton family from?

You can see how Clilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clilton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Clilton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Clilton families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Clilton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Clilton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clilton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clilton. 100% of Clilton men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Clilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clilton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clilton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Clilton. For the veterans among your Clilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clilton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clilton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clilton

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