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Glayton Family History

Glayton 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: Gayton, Layton, Clayton, Slayton, Glanton, Payton, Gratton, Drayton

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Where is the Glayton family from?

You can see how Glayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glayton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glayton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glayton family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glayton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Glayton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glayton 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 Glayton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Glayton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Glayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glayton 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Glayton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Glayton. For the veterans among your Glayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glayton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1984, in the United States, Glayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glayton in 1951 was 66, and 78 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glayton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glayton 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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