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Craigton Family History

Craigton 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: Creighton, Craigen, Cranston, Crafton, Craigo, Railton, Crayton

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Where is the Craigton family from?

You can see how Craigton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Craigton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Craigton families living in West Lothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Craigton's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Craigton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craigton 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 75 census records available for the last name Craigton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Craigton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Craigton. For the veterans among your Craigton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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