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Oroton Family History

Oroton 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: Orton, Groton, Roton, Crofton, Worton, Broxton, Broten, Morton

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Where is the Oroton family from?

You can see how Oroton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oroton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oroton families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oroton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oroton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oroton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oroton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oroton. 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 Oroton. For the veterans among your Oroton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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