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Precton Family History

Precton 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: Preston, Proctor, Ireton, Brenton, Picton, Renton, Presson, Penton

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Where is the Precton family from?

You can see how Precton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Precton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Precton families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Precton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Precton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Precton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Precton. 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 Precton. For the veterans among your Precton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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