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Eqlington Family History

Eqlington 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: Ellington, Allington, Edgington, Elkington, Arlington, Wellington

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Where is the Eqlington family from?

You can see how Eqlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eqlington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eqlington families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Eqlington's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Eqlington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Eqlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eqlington 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eqlington. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Eqlington. For the veterans among your Eqlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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