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Baynton Family History

Baynton Name Meaning

see Bainton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Boynton, Banton, Manton, Payton, Gayton, Taunton, Brinton, Layton

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Where is the Baynton family from?

You can see how Baynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baynton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baynton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 38 Baynton families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Baynton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baynton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baynton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Baynton. 53% of Baynton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Baynton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baynton were Carpenter and Domestic. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid Servant
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Baynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baynton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baynton. 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 726 military records available for the last name Baynton. For the veterans among your Baynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baynton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Baynton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baynton in 1962 was 73, and 97 in 2003.

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