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Hillarton Family History

Hillarton 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: Hillary, Hilton, Wollaston, Allerton, Harton, Fullerton, Williston

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Where is the Hillarton family from?

You can see how Hillarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillarton family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Hillarton families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Hillarton family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillarton's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hillarton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hillarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillarton 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 Hillarton. 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 Hillarton. For the veterans among your Hillarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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