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Aton Name Meaning

English:: variant of Hatton with loss of initial H-. topographic name from Middle English atte toun ‘(dweller) at the settlement’ (Old English æt thǣm tūn(e)).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Axon, Auton, Amon, Taton, Amos, Maston, Afton, Deaton, Astor, Dayton

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Where is the Aton family from?

You can see how Aton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Aton families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Aton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aton. 82% of Aton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Charwoman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aton 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Aton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Aton. For the veterans among your Aton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Aton in 1956 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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