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Gayten Family History

Gayten Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garten, Gayton, Gayden, Gaytan, Gatten, Hayden, Gates, Payton, Ganter

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Where is the Gayten family from?

You can see how Gayten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gayten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gayten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gayten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gayten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gayten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gayten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gayten. 60% of Gayten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gayten women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gayten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayten 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gayten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Gayten. For the veterans among your Gayten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gayten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gayten in 1971 was 28, and 58 in 2004.

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