Origins of the Deayton surname
About the Deaytons
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Interesting facts about Deayton
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Deayton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Deayton first names?
John
James
Eliza
Sarah
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Common jobs for Deaytons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Deaytons in 1921
Hat Sewer
4
Laundress
4
Brazilian Hat Maker
3
Dress Maker
3
House Servant
3
Common male occupations for Deaytons in 1921
Bricklayer
8
Railway Clerk
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Brazilian Hat Blocker
3
Clerk
3
