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Hylton Family History

Hylton Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Hilton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hylton family from?

You can see how Hylton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hylton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Hylton families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hylton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hylton families in 1891.
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What did your Hylton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hylton. 34% of Hylton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 96% of Hylton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hylton were Coal Hewer Heavy Work and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Porter
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Work
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hylton. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hylton. For the veterans among your Hylton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylton lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hylton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hylton in 1942 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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