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Leiton Family History

Leiton 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: Lenton, Leston, Leaton, Lefton, Leyton, Lewton, Leviton, Linton, Leon

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Where is the Leiton family from?

You can see how Leiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiton families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1840 there was 1 Leiton family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Leiton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leiton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leiton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Leiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiton 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Leiton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Leiton. For the veterans among your Leiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Leiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Leiton in 1968 was 82, and 14 in 1999.

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