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Paynton Family History

Paynton Surname Meaning

see Painting. see Painton (2).

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


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Where is the Paynton family from?

You can see how Paynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paynton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paynton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Paynton families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Paynton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paynton families in 1891.
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What did your Paynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paynton. 100% of Paynton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paynton 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Paynton. 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 281 military records available for the last name Paynton. For the veterans among your Paynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paynton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Paynton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paynton in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paynton 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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