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Adleton Family History

Adleton 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: Alton, Alston, Allerton, Hazleton, Appleton, Angleton, Asleson

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Where is the Adleton family from?

You can see how Adleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Adleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Adleton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Adleton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Adleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Adleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adleton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Adleton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Adleton. For the veterans among your Adleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adleton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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