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Droyton Family History

Droyton 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: Drayton, Royston, Crofton, Broxton, Croxton, Rowton, Roston, Brayton

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Where is the Droyton family from?

You can see how Droyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Droyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Droyton families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Droyton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Droyton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Droyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droyton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Droyton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Droyton. For the veterans among your Droyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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