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Recerton Family History

Recerton 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: Leverton, Reierson, Everton, Emerton, Roberton, Egerton, Alderton

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Where is the Recerton family from?

You can see how Recerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recerton family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Recerton family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Recerton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Recerton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Recerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recerton 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 Recerton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Recerton. For the veterans among your Recerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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