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Blayton Family History

Blayton 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: Layton, Blanton, Clayton, Brayton, Slayton, Blaxton, Payton, Beaston

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Where is the Blayton family from?

You can see how Blayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blayton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blayton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Blayton families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blayton's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Blayton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blayton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blayton. 100% of Blayton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blayton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Blayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blayton 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Blayton. 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 182 military records available for the last name Blayton. For the veterans among your Blayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blayton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Blayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blayton in 1958 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blayton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blayton 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.

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