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Fayton Family History

Fayton 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: Payton, Gayton, Layton, Cayton, Hayton, Kayton, Mayton, Fanton

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Where is the Fayton family from?

You can see how Fayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fayton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fayton family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fayton's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Fayton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayton 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 Fayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fayton. 47% of Fayton men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Fayton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Fayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fayton. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fayton. For the veterans among your Fayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fayton in 1954 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayton 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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