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Muirton Family History

Muirton 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: Murton, Quinton, Marton, Morton, Milton, Mitton, Mirto, Mutton

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Where is the Muirton family from?

You can see how Muirton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muirton family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Muirton families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Muirton's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Muirton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Muirton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muirton 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 Muirton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Muirton. For the veterans among your Muirton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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