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Erinton Family History

Erinton 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: Brinton, Linton, Hinton, Quinton, Winton, Clinton, Pointon, Gritton

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Where is the Erinton family from?

You can see how Erinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erinton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Erinton families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Erinton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Erinton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erinton 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 24 census records available for the last name Erinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erinton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Erinton. 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 Erinton. For the veterans among your Erinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erinton lifespan?

Average Erinton life expectancy in 1986 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erinton 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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