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Dweton Family History

Dweton 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: Dalton, Denton, Keeton, Ditton, Ireton, Dunton, Dutton, Dedon, Danton

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Where is the Dweton family from?

You can see how Dweton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dweton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dweton families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Dweton's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dweton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dweton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dweton 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 Dweton. 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 Dweton. For the veterans among your Dweton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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