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Ariton Family History

Ariton 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: Aiton, Alton, Alston, Orton, Harston, Tarlton, Brinton, Ashton

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Where is the Ariton family from?

You can see how Ariton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ariton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Ariton families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Ariton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ariton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ariton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ariton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ariton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ariton. 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 Ariton. For the veterans among your Ariton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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