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Waitton Family History

Waitton 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: Whitton, Watton, Hatton, Wilton, Whiston, Winton, Ditton, Litton

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Where is the Waitton family from?

You can see how Waitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Waitton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waitton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Waitton families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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