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Ailton Family History

Ailton 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: Hilton, Alton, Wilton, Milton, Bilton, Aiton, Kilton, Tilton, Railton

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Where is the Ailton family from?

You can see how Ailton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Ailton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ailton families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ailton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailton 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 52 census records available for the last name Ailton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ailton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ailton. For the veterans among your Ailton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailton lifespan?

Average Ailton life expectancy in 1997 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailton 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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