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Flayton Family History

Flayton 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: Layton, Clayton, Slayton, Payton, Gayton, Drayton, Lawton, Laxton

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Where is the Flayton family from?

You can see how Flayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flayton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flayton family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flayton's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Flayton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flayton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Flayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flayton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Flayton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Flayton. For the veterans among your Flayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flayton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Flayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Flayton in 1977 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flayton 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.

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