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Gapton Family History

Gapton 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: Gayton, Gupton, Gaston, Garton, Gatton, Galton, Easton, Hatton, Alton

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Where is the Gapton family from?

You can see how Gapton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gapton families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gapton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gapton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gapton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gapton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gapton. For the veterans among your Gapton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gapton

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