This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sayleton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sayleton Family History

Sayleton 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: Hazleton, Stapleton, Salton, Tarleton, Carleton, Eagleton, Alton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sayleton family from?

You can see how Sayleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayleton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sayleton family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayleton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sayleton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sayleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Sayleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayleton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sayleton

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sayleton. 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.

View all Sayleton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Sayleton. For the veterans among your Sayleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sayleton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sayleton family history

Discover More

What is the average Sayleton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayleton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sayleton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sayleton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial