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Macton Family History

Macton 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: Manton, Marton, Macon, Maxton, Acton, Machon, Maston, Mayton, Matton

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Where is the Macton family from?

You can see how Macton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macton family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Macton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Macton family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macton's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Macton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Macton. 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 Macton. For the veterans among your Macton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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