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Altherton Family History

Altherton 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: Atherton, Alderton, Allerton, Netherton, Eatherton, Etherton

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Where is the Altherton family from?

You can see how Altherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Altherton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Altherton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Altherton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Altherton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Altherton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Altherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Altherton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Altherton. 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 Altherton. For the veterans among your Altherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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