Origins of the Dayton surname

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    In 1921, most Daytons lived in london

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    1,800 Dayton Travel & migration records
    1,600 Daytons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Dayton

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    Common jobs for Daytons

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    Commmon female occupations for Daytons in 1921

    Lace Maker

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    House Servant

    5

    Servant

    5

    Assisting In The Business

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Daytons in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    23

    Agricultural Labourer

    13

    Carpenter

    10

    Coal Miner Hewer

    9

    Farm Hands

    9

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