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Peysonton Family History

Peysonton 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: Ponton, Penton, Peyton, Royston, Easton, Payton, Fenton, Pennington

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Where is the Peysonton family from?

You can see how Peysonton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peysonton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peysonton family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peysonton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peysonton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Peysonton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peysonton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peysonton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peysonton. For the veterans among your Peysonton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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