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Egilton Family History

Egilton 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: Hilton, Elton, Chilton, Wilton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton, Girton

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Where is the Egilton family from?

You can see how Egilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egilton family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Egilton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Egilton family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Egilton's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Egilton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egilton 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 19 census records available for the last name Egilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egilton 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 Egilton. 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 military records available for the last name Egilton. For the veterans among your Egilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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