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Peiton Family History

Peiton 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: Penton, Pelton, Peyton, Seaton, Elton, Payton, Fenton, Felton, Denton

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Where is the Peiton family from?

You can see how Peiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Peiton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peiton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Peiton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiton 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 108 census records available for the last name Peiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Peiton. 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 48 military records available for the last name Peiton. For the veterans among your Peiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peiton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Peiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peiton in 1967 was 79, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiton 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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