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Naunton Family History

Naunton Surname Meaning

From Naughton (Suffolk) recorded as Nawelton in about 1150. The alteration of Nauelton to Nau(e)nton showing assimilation of n-l-n to n-n-n is recorded only in the surname.

The place-name may derive from the Old Scandinavian personal name *Nagli + Old English tūn ‘farmstead settlement’. Naunton Hall in Rendlesham (Suffolk) is named from the surname.

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


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You can see how Naunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naunton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naunton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Naunton families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Naunton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Naunton families in 1911.
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What did your Naunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Naunton. 100% of Naunton men worked as a Farmer and 93% of Naunton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Naunton in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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