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Leyton Family History

Leyton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Layton. Spanish: altered form of Galician Leitón a nickname meaning ‘suckling pig’.

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


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Where is the Leyton family from?

You can see how Leyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Leyton families living in Kent. This was about 18% of all the recorded Leyton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Leyton families in 1891.
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What did your Leyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leyton. 100% of Leyton men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 79% of Leyton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyton 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Leyton. 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 332 military records available for the last name Leyton. For the veterans among your Leyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leyton in 1960 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyton 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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