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Launton Family History

Launton 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: Taunton, Linton, Manton, Lutton, Laughton, Luton, Hunton, Banton

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Where is the Launton family from?

You can see how Launton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Launton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Launton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Launton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Launton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Launton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launton 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Launton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Launton. For the veterans among your Launton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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