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Geyton Family History

Geyton Surname Meaning

see Gayton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geyton family from?

You can see how Geyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Geyton families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geyton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Geyton families in 1891.
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What did your Geyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geyton. 100% of Geyton 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Geyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geyton 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Geyton. 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 92 military records available for the last name Geyton. For the veterans among your Geyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geyton lifespan?

Average Geyton life expectancy in 1978 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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