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Jaton Family History

Jaton 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: Jason, Caton, Laton, Eaton, Paton, Katon, Taton, Baton, Aton, Baron

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Where is the Jaton family from?

You can see how Jaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jaton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaton 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 Jaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaton. 59% of Jaton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jaton women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Jaton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Jaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaton 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jaton. 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 73 military records available for the last name Jaton. For the veterans among your Jaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jaton in 1965 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaton 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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