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Aufton Family History

Aufton 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: Auton, Bufton, Afton, Auston, Austin, Alton, Alston, Ruston, Lutton

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Where is the Aufton family from?

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

There are 14 census records available for the last name Aufton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aufton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Aufton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aufton. For the veterans among your Aufton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aufton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aufton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aufton

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