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Brton Family History

Brton Name 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: Orton, Barton, Bruton, Burton, Brion, Breton, Berton, Bryon, Urton

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Where is the Brton family from?

You can see how Brton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brton families living in South Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Brton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brton 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Brton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brton. For the veterans among your Brton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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