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Paiton Family History

Paiton Surname Meaning

see Peyton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Paiton family from?

You can see how Paiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Paiton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Paiton families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Paiton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paiton families in 1891.
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What did your Paiton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paiton. 100% of Paiton men worked as a Master Builder and 82% of Paiton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Paiton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Paiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiton 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Paiton. 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 71 military records available for the last name Paiton. For the veterans among your Paiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Paiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paiton in 1973 was 79, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiton 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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