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Thayton Family History

Thayton 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: Hayton, Thaxton, Hatton, Payton, Halton, Gayton, Wharton, Layton

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Where is the Thayton family from?

You can see how Thayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thayton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thayton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Thayton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thayton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thayton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Thayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thayton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thayton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thayton. For the veterans among your Thayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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