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Daynton Family History

Daynton 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: Danton, Dayton, Manton, Payton, Dalton, Gayton, Denton, Taunton

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Where is the Daynton family from?

You can see how Daynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daynton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daynton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Daynton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Daynton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daynton 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 Daynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Daynton. 100% of Daynton 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%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Daynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daynton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Daynton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Daynton. For the veterans among your Daynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daynton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daynton

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