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Bylton Family History

Bylton 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: Belton, Bilton, Bolton, Hylton, Hilton, Alton, Elton, Holton, Halton

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Where is the Bylton family from?

You can see how Bylton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bylton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bylton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bylton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bylton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bylton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bylton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Bylton. For the veterans among your Bylton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bylton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bylton 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.

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