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Payten Family History

Payten Surname Meaning

see Peyton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Payten family from?

You can see how Payten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Payten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Payten families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Payten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Payten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payten 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 Payten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Payten. 100% of Payten 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Payten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payten 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Payten. 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 194 military records available for the last name Payten. For the veterans among your Payten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Payten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Payten in 1977 was 35, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Payten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payten 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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