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Painton Family History

Painton Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire and Staffordshire):: variant of Painting a name chiefly found in Oxfordshire which is itself either a variant of Penton Pennington Pointon or Panton.

variant of Pointon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Painton family from?

You can see how Painton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Painton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Painton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Painton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Painton families in 1891.
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What did your Painton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Painton. 34% of Painton men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Painton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Painton were Incapacitated and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    23%
  • Club Steward Retired
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Painton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painton 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Painton. 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 547 military records available for the last name Painton. For the veterans among your Painton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Painton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Painton in 1958 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Painton 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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