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Loaton Family History

Loaton 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: Leaton, Laton, Lorton, Lofton, Linton, Orton, Seaton, Holton, Lutton

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Where is the Loaton family from?

You can see how Loaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loaton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Loaton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Loaton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Loaton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Loaton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Loaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loaton 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Loaton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Loaton. For the veterans among your Loaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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