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Jaytor Family History

Jaytor 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: Pastor, Payton, Gayton, Sartor, Bator, Mayor, Factor, Taylor, Gaynor

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Where is the Jaytor family from?

You can see how Jaytor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaytor family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Jaytor families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Jaytor family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaytor's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Jaytor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaytor 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 21 census records available for the last name Jaytor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaytor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jaytor. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jaytor. For the veterans among your Jaytor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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