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Ampton Family History

Ampton 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: Hampton, Rampton, Lampton, Campton, Alton, Alston, Frampton, Ashton

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Where is the Ampton family from?

You can see how Ampton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ampton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ampton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ampton family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ampton's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Ampton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ampton 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 104 census records available for the last name Ampton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ampton 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ampton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ampton. For the veterans among your Ampton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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