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Paocton Family History

Paocton 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: Payton, Proctor, Parton, Poston, Ponton, Picton, Acton, Paxton

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Where is the Paocton family from?

You can see how Paocton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paocton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Paocton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paocton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Paocton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Paocton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paocton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Paocton. 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 military records available for the last name Paocton. For the veterans among your Paocton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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