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Alenton Family History

Alenton 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: Lenton, Linton, Alton, Alston, Alderton, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Alenton family from?

You can see how Alenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alenton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alenton family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Alenton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Alenton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Alenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alenton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alenton. 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 40 military records available for the last name Alenton. For the veterans among your Alenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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