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Deyton Name Meaning

English: variant of Deighton .

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


Similar surnames: Deaton, Dayton, Keyton, Leyton, Peyton, Dolton, Keaton, Beeton

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Where is the Deyton family from?

You can see how Deyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deyton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Deyton families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Deyton's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Deyton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deyton. 37% of Deyton men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Deyton women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deyton were Barber and Laundress. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyton 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Deyton. 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 618 military records available for the last name Deyton. For the veterans among your Deyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Deyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deyton in 1955 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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