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Screton Family History

Screton 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: Scruton, Ireton, Cureton, Scotton, Stretton, Moreton, Breton, Seeton

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Where is the Screton family from?

You can see how Screton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Screton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Screton family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Screton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Screton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Screton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Screton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Screton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Screton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Screton. For the veterans among your Screton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Screton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Screton

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