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Péton Family History

Péton 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: Paton, Alton, Orton, Elton, Payton, Luton, Exton, Upton, Pyon, Parton

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What did your Péton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Péton. 39% of Péton men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Coal Loader
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Péton. 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 Péton. For the veterans among your Péton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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