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Paet Family History

Paet Surname Meaning

Filipino: metonymic occupational name for a wood carver derived from Tagalog pait ‘chisel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paet family from?

You can see how Paet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paet families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Paet families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paet's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paet families in 1851.
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What did your Paet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paet. 34% of Paet men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Paet women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Paet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Paet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paet 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Paet. 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 23 military records available for the last name Paet. For the veterans among your Paet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Paet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paet in 1970 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paet 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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