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Wyton Family History

Wyton Surname Meaning

see Whitton (2).

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


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Where is the Wyton family from?

You can see how Wyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Wyton families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wyton's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Wyton families in 1891.
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What did your Wyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wyton. 43% of Wyton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Wyton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyton were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Farm Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyton 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Wyton. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wyton. For the veterans among your Wyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wyton in 1970 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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