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Hjlton Family History

Hjlton 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: Hilton, Holton, Halton, Helton, Hulton, Hylton, Hatton, Alton, Hinton

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Where is the Hjlton family from?

You can see how Hjlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjlton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hjlton families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjlton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hjlton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hjlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjlton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hjlton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hjlton. For the veterans among your Hjlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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