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Poyton Family History

Poyton Surname Meaning

see Peyton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Poyton family from?

You can see how Poyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Poyton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poyton families in 1911.
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What did your Poyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poyton. 50% of Poyton men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Poyton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyton 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Poyton. 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 69 military records available for the last name Poyton. For the veterans among your Poyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Poyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poyton in 1969 was 91, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyton 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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