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Leyton Family History

Leyton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Layton. Spanish: altered form of Galician Leitón a nickname meaning ‘suckling pig’.

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


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Where is the Leyton family from?

You can see how Leyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Leyton families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Leyton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leyton families in 1911.
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What did your Leyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyton. 31% of Leyton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leyton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyton were Engineer and Proprietor.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyton 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Leyton. 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 332 military records available for the last name Leyton. For the veterans among your Leyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leyton in 1960 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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