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Merlton Family History

Merlton 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: Melton, Merton, Moulton, Elton, Felton, Tarlton, Marton, Merlin

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Where is the Merlton family from?

You can see how Merlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merlton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Merlton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Merlton families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Merlton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Merlton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Merlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merlton 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 Merlton. 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 Merlton. For the veterans among your Merlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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