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Kayton Family History

Kayton Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Caton. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kayton family from?

You can see how Kayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kayton families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kayton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kayton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayton. 30% of Kayton men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kayton women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kayton were Owner and Farm Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Owner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayton 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Kayton. 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 312 military records available for the last name Kayton. For the veterans among your Kayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kayton in 1960 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayton 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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