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Daunton Family History

Daunton Surname Meaning

see Danton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Daunton family from?

You can see how Daunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daunton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Daunton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Daunton families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Daunton's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Daunton families in 1891.
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What did your Daunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Salesman Own Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daunton. 50% of Daunton men worked as a Fish Salesman Own Account and 94% of Daunton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daunton were Greengrocer Owner and Copy Typist.

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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 1939

  • Fish Salesman Own Account
    50%
  • Greengrocer Owner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Copy Typist
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 254 immigration records available for the last name Daunton. 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 167 military records available for the last name Daunton. For the veterans among your Daunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daunton lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Daunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Daunton in 1976 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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