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Elpton Family History

Elpton 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, Elston, Easton, Alton, Alston, Elson, Felton, Luton, Exton

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Where is the Elpton family from?

You can see how Elpton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Elpton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Elpton families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elpton's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Elpton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Elpton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Elpton. 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 Elpton. For the veterans among your Elpton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elpton

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