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Deayton Family History

Deayton Surname Meaning

see Deighton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Deayton family from?

You can see how Deayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deayton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deayton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Deayton families living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deayton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Deayton families in 1891.
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What did your Deayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deayton. 100% of Deayton 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Deayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deayton 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Deayton. 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 90 military records available for the last name Deayton. For the veterans among your Deayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deayton lifespan?

Average Deayton life expectancy in 1965 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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