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Eiton Family History

Eiton 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: Elton, Exton, Aiton, Ecton, Eaton, Ewton, Eison, Simon, Hilton

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Where is the Eiton family from?

You can see how Eiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiton family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eiton family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Eiton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Eiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Eiton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eiton. For the veterans among your Eiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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