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Pirton Family History

Pirton 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: Parton, Kirton, Picton, Girton, Pixton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Orton

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Where is the Pirton family from?

You can see how Pirton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pirton family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirton's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Pirton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Pirton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pirton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pirton. For the veterans among your Pirton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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