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Sacton Family History

Sacton 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: Salton, Saxton, Acton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Samson, Seaton

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Where is the Sacton family from?

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

There are 113 census records available for the last name Sacton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sacton 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sacton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sacton. For the veterans among your Sacton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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