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Deaton Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Deighton .

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


Similar surnames: Deyton, Keaton, Dayton, Yeaton, Deacon, Cleaton, Lefton, Neason

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Where is the Deaton family from?

You can see how Deaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Deaton families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Deaton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deaton families in 1911.
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What did your Deaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deaton. 100% of Deaton men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deaton. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Deaton. For the veterans among your Deaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deaton in 1944 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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