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Drighton Family History

Drighton 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: Brighton, Deighton, Crighton, Dighton, Creighton, Heighton, Leighton

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Where is the Drighton family from?

You can see how Drighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drighton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Drighton families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drighton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Drighton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Drighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drighton 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Drighton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drighton. For the veterans among your Drighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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