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Nunton Family History

Nunton 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: Hunton, Dunton, Gunton, Nulton, Bunton, Linton, Manton, Hinton

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Where is the Nunton family from?

You can see how Nunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nunton family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nunton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nunton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nunton. 100% of Nunton men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Nunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nunton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nunton. For the veterans among your Nunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nunton

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