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Beyton Family History

Beyton 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: Belton, Benton, Beaton, Leyton, Becton, Keyton, Berton, Peyton

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Where is the Beyton family from?

You can see how Beyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Beyton families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beyton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beyton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beyton. 100% of Beyton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Beyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyton 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Beyton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Beyton. For the veterans among your Beyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyton

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