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Eltenton Family History

Eltenton 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: Lenton, Ellenson, Estenson, Linton, Elton, Alderton, Stanton, Fenton

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Where is the Eltenton family from?

You can see how Eltenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltenton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Eltenton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eltenton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eltenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eltenton 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 Eltenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eltenton. 100% of Eltenton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Eltenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltenton 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Eltenton. 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 military records available for the last name Eltenton. For the veterans among your Eltenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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