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Cloton Family History

Cloton 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: Clopton, Alton, Alston, Colston, Elton, Colton, Crofton, Luton

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Where is the Cloton family from?

You can see how Cloton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloton family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cloton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cloton families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Cloton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cloton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cloton. For the veterans among your Cloton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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