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Paeny Family History

Paeny 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, Pang, Pay, Paley, Paine, Penny, Penn, Pann, Pae, Paek

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Paeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paeny 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Paeny. 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 25 military records available for the last name Paeny. For the veterans among your Paeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paeny lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Paeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paeny in 1953 was 42, and 76 in 1999.

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