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Slirton Family History

Slirton 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: Stirton, Linton, Clinton, Litton, Liston, Sinton, Kirton, Skipton

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Where is the Slirton family from?

You can see how Slirton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slirton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Slirton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slirton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Slirton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Slirton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slirton 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 Slirton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slirton. For the veterans among your Slirton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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