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Deaton Family History

Deaton Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Deighton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deaton family from?

You can see how Deaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Deaton families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Deaton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deaton families in 1891.
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What did your Deaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deaton. 34% of Deaton men worked as a Farm Labourer and 93% of Deaton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deaton were Joiner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Schoolmaster
    23%
  • Hairdresser
    23%
  • Joiner Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Help
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Deaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deaton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deaton. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Deaton. For the veterans among your Deaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deaton in 1944 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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