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Prighton Family History

Prighton 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: Brighton, Crighton, Creighton, Heighton, Leighton, Deighton, Knighton

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Where is the Prighton family from?

You can see how Prighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prighton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Prighton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Prighton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Prighton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Prighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prighton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prighton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prighton. For the veterans among your Prighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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