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Irelton Family History

Irelton 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: Ireton, Elton, Felton, Preston, Belton, Melton, Yelton, Brenton

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Where is the Irelton family from?

You can see how Irelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irelton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Irelton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Irelton family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irelton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Irelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Irelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irelton 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 Irelton. 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 Irelton. For the veterans among your Irelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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