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 Baynton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Baynton Family History

Baynton Surname Meaning

see Bainton.

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Baynton family from?

You can see how Baynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baynton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baynton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Baynton families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Baynton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baynton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baynton 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 did your Baynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baynton. 34% of Baynton men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Baynton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baynton were Lime Burner Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

View Census Data for Baynton | Data not to scale

*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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpet Weaver
    23%
  • Colliery Hewer
    23%
  • Lime Burner Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Baynton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Baynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baynton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Baynton

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baynton. 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 Baynton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 726 military records available for the last name Baynton. For the veterans among your Baynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Baynton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Baynton family history

Discover More

What is the average Baynton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Baynton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baynton in 1962 was 73, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baynton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baynton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Baynton family tree

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