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Teynton Family History

Teynton 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: Fenton, Denton, Taunton, Henton, Kenton, Boynton, Benton, Lenton

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Where is the Teynton family from?

You can see how Teynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teynton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Teynton family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teynton's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Teynton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Teynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teynton 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 Teynton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Teynton. For the veterans among your Teynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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