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Tlton Family History

Tlton 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: Alton, Elton, Tolton, Talton, Tilton, Taton, Tuton, Lyon, Hilton

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Where is the Tlton family from?

You can see how Tlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tlton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tlton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tlton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tlton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tlton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tlton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tlton. For the veterans among your Tlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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