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Emorton Family History

Emorton 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: Morton, Emerton, Orton, Moron, Worton, Marton, Norton, Horton, Murton

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Where is the Emorton family from?

You can see how Emorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emorton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Emorton families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Emorton's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Emorton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Emorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emorton 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 Emorton. 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 Emorton. For the veterans among your Emorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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