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Thatton Family History

Thatton 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: Hatton, Tatton, Thaxton, Halton, Wharton, Stratton, Shotton, Bratton

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Where is the Thatton family from?

You can see how Thatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thatton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Thatton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thatton families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Thatton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Thatton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Thatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thatton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thatton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thatton. For the veterans among your Thatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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