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Hiltron Family History

Hiltron 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: Hilton, Hinton, Holton, Halton, Chilton, Wilton, Milton, Citron

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Where is the Hiltron family from?

You can see how Hiltron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltron family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hiltron family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiltron's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hiltron families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hiltron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltron 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 Hiltron. 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 Hiltron. For the veterans among your Hiltron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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