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Guelton Family History

Guelton 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, Felton, Belton, Melton, Yelton, Gupton, Skelton, Shelton

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Where is the Guelton family from?

You can see how Guelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelton family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Guelton family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Guelton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Guelton families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Guelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelton 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Guelton. 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 Guelton. For the veterans among your Guelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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