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Arnton Family History

Arnton 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: Anton, Arnson, Arntson, Linton, Alton, Manton, Hinton, Alston, Orton

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Where is the Arnton family from?

You can see how Arnton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arnton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Arnton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Arnton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Arnton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnton 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Arnton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Arnton. For the veterans among your Arnton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnton lifespan?

Average Arnton life expectancy in 1976 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnton 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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