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Eatton Family History

Eatton 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: Easton, Hatton, Catton, Watton, Tatton, Eaton, Gatton, Patton, Batton

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Where is the Eatton family from?

You can see how Eatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eatton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eatton families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eatton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eatton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Eatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatton 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Eatton. 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 50 military records available for the last name Eatton. For the veterans among your Eatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Eatton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eatton in 1968 was 93, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eatton 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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