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Eltons Family History

Eltons 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, Alton, Elson, Felton, Elston, Exton, Belton, Melton, Eldon

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Where is the Eltons family from?

You can see how Eltons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eltons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Eltons families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eltons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eltons families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Eltons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltons 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 Eltons. 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 Eltons. For the veterans among your Eltons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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