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Lengton Family History

Lengton 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: Lenton, Langton, Longton, Linton, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton

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Where is the Lengton family from?

You can see how Lengton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lengton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lengton family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lengton's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Lengton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Lengton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lengton 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lengton. 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 Lengton. For the veterans among your Lengton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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