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Conlton Family History

Conlton 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: Colton, Coulton, Conlon, Colston, Moulton, Holton, Chilton, Cotton

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Where is the Conlton family from?

You can see how Conlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Conlton families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Conlton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Conlton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conlton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Conlton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Framer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Conlton. 100% of Conlton men worked as a Framer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Framer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Conlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlton 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Conlton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Conlton. For the veterans among your Conlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conlton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conlton

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