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Pllerton Family History

Pllerton 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: Allerton, Alderton, Fullerton, Palmerton, Ellertson, Pilkerton

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Where is the Pllerton family from?

You can see how Pllerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pllerton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pllerton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pllerton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pllerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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