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Orlton Family History

Orlton 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: Orton, Oulton, Hilton, Alton, Moulton, Elton, Holton, Halton, Colton

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Where is the Orlton family from?

You can see how Orlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orlton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Orlton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Orlton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Orlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orlton. 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 Orlton. For the veterans among your Orlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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