Poyton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Poyton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Poyton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11
Silk Weaver 9
Broad Silk Weaver 4
Silk Weaveress 3
Coal Miner 3
Attends School 2
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 2
Handloom Silk Weaverss 2
Handloom Weaver Silk 2
Brick Layer 2
Anniten 1
Fund Holder 1
Callenderer 1
Cotton Steam Loom Weaver 1
Retired Gracer 1
Almswoman Formerly Publican 1
Charwoman 1
Earrand Boy 1
Elastric Weaveress 1
Errand Boy 1
Weaver Journeyman 1
Weaveress 1
Tailor Journeyman 1
Carpenter 1
Laundress 1

Poyton Surname Variants Ranking

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

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The surname Poyton is the 3rd most popular variant of Payton.

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