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Allinton Family History

Allinton 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: Allington, Alliston, Allinson, Linton, Wallington, Allerton, Clinton

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You can see how Allinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Allinton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Allinton family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Allinton's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Allinton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Allinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allinton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Allinton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Allinton. For the veterans among your Allinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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