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Layton Name Meaning

English: variant of Leighton .

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


Similar surnames: Cayton, Laxton, Hayton, Clayton, Lawton, Payton, Gayton, Marton

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Where is the Layton family from?

You can see how Layton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 506 Layton families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Layton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Layton families in 1891.
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What did your Layton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Layton. 9% of Layton men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Layton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Layton were Incapacitated and Housewife. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 135,000 census records available for the last name Layton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layton 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Layton. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Layton. For the veterans among your Layton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Layton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Layton in 1943 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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