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Paail Family History

Paail 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: Patil, Paul, Basil, Paris, Pal, Peil, Fail, Quail, Palin, Patel

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Where is the Paail family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Paail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paail 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paail. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paail. For the veterans among your Paail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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