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Mornton Family History

Mornton 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: Morton, Moreton, Manton, Orton, Moulton, Moron, Thornton, Boynton

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Where is the Mornton family from?

You can see how Mornton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mornton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mornton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mornton family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mornton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Mornton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Mornton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mornton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mornton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mornton. For the veterans among your Mornton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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