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Seatton Family History

Seatton 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: Seaton, Statton, Setton, Slatton, Easton, Hatton, Stanton, Beaston

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Where is the Seatton family from?

You can see how Seatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seatton family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Seatton families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Seatton families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seatton's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Seatton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Seatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seatton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Seatton. 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 15 military records available for the last name Seatton. For the veterans among your Seatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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