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Bretaton Family History

Bretaton 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: Bratton, Brenton, Brereton, Beaton, Brewton, Breton, Betton, Britton

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Where is the Bretaton family from?

You can see how Bretaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bretaton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bretaton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bretaton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bretaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bretaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Bretaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bretaton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bretaton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bretaton. For the veterans among your Bretaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bretaton 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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