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Origins of the Payton surname

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About the Paytons

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Where do most Paytons live?

In 1921, most Paytons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Paytons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,600 records for the Payton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Paytons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Paytons.

What are the most common Payton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Payton family members

Common jobs for Paytons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Paytons in 1921
Laundress

50

General Servant Domestic

39

Dressmaker

31

Domestic Servant

28

Charwoman

20

Common Male occupations for Paytons in 1921
General Labourer

61

Farm Hands

55

Carpenter

50

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

48

Agricultural Labourer

42

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