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Whurton Family History

Whurton 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: Wharton, Whorton, Whiston, Hunton, Worton, Hurston, Thurston, Huron

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Where is the Whurton family from?

You can see how Whurton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whurton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whurton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Whurton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whurton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whurton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Whurton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whurton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whurton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whurton. For the veterans among your Whurton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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