Payton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Payton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Payton family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 21
Labourer 21
Agricultural Labourer 19
Weaver 13
Independent 12
Tailor 8
Carpenter 6
Shoe Maker 6
Flock Dealer 5
Male Servant 5
Builder 4
Pauper 4
Clerk 4
Apprentice 4
Woollen Weaver 4
Bricklayer 4
Waterman 4
Painter 3
Umberlla Maker 3
Butcher 3
Porter 3
Private 3
Servant 3
Dress Maker 3
Leather Stainer 3

Payton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Payton 100% 9,963
2 Peyton 83% 2,360
3 Poyton 83% 674
4 Paiton 83% 192

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The surname Payton is the most popular version of all its varients

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