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Hayhton Family History

Hayhton 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: Hayton, Hatton, Haughton, Payton, Halton, Hampton, Gayton, Harston

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Where is the Hayhton family from?

You can see how Hayhton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayhton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Hayhton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Hayhton family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayhton's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hayhton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayhton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hayhton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayhton 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 Hayhton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hayhton. For the veterans among your Hayhton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayhton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayhton 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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