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Peyton Family History

Peyton Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Payton.

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


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Where is the Peyton family from?

You can see how Peyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peyton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 82 Peyton families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Peyton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peyton families in 1891.
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What did your Peyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peyton. 22% of Peyton men worked as a Retired and 73% of Peyton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peyton were Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Retired
    22%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Vetirenary Surgeon
    15%
  • Bank Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Peyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyton 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Peyton. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Peyton. For the veterans among your Peyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyton lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Peyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peyton in 1941 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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