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Hayleton Family History

Hayleton 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: Hazleton, Halton, Hambleton, Hayton, Haylett, Tarleton, Carleton

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Where is the Hayleton family from?

You can see how Hayleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hayleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hayleton families living in Surrey. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hayleton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hayleton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Hayleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayleton 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hayleton. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hayleton. For the veterans among your Hayleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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