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Northerton Family History

Northerton 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: Netherton, Northern, Brotherton, Weatherton, Atherton, Northrop

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Where is the Northerton family from?

You can see how Northerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northerton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Northerton family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Northerton's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Northerton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northerton 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 37 census records available for the last name Northerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northerton 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 Northerton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Northerton. For the veterans among your Northerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northerton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Northerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Northerton in 1973 was 62, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northerton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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