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Wayton Family History

Wayton 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: Payton, Gayton, Layton, Walton, Watton, Cayton, Hayton, Kayton

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Where is the Wayton family from?

You can see how Wayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wayton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wayton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wayton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wayton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayton 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 Wayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wayton. 34% of Wayton men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wayton women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wayton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Wayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayton 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wayton. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wayton. For the veterans among your Wayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Wayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wayton in 1970 was 66, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayton 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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