This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Familton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Familton Family History

Familton 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: Hamilton, Milton, Railton, Hilton, Alton, Frampton, Halton, Chilton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Familton family from?

You can see how Familton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Familton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Familton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Familton families living in Northumberland. This was about 82% of all the recorded Familton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Familton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Familton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Familton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Familton. 100% of Familton men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Familton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Familton | Data not to scale

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Familton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Familton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Familton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Familton

Passenger Lists

There are 297 immigration records available for the last name Familton. 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.

View all Familton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 175 military records available for the last name Familton. For the veterans among your Familton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Familton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Familton family history

Discover More

What is the average Familton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Familton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Familton in 1974 was 78, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Familton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Familton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Familton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial