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Corghton Family History

Corghton 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: Houghton, Roughton, Oughton, Boughton, Doughton, Crighton, Creighton

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Where is the Corghton family from?

You can see how Corghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corghton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Corghton families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corghton's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Corghton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Corghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corghton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Corghton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Corghton. For the veterans among your Corghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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