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Paa Family History

Paa Surname 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: Pan, Pak, Papa, Pay, Pal, Pala, Pae, Paz, Paar, Pau

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Where is the Paa family from?

You can see how Paa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paa. 50% of Paa men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Paa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paa 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Paa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Paa. For the veterans among your Paa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paa in 1963 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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