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Horlton Family History

Horlton 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: Holton, Horton, Houlton, Hilton, Orton, Moulton, Halton, Colton

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Where is the Horlton family from?

You can see how Horlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horlton families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Horlton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horlton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Horlton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Horlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Horlton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Horlton. For the veterans among your Horlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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