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Irton Family History

Irton 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: Orton, Ireton, Kirton, Girton, Irion, Urton, Hilton, Linton, Alton

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Where is the Irton family from?

You can see how Irton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Irton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Irton families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Irton's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Irton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Irton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Irton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Irton. For the veterans among your Irton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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