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Paeton Family History

Paeton 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: Payton, Parton, Paxton, Panton, Paton, Patton, Paetow, Easton, Pastor

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Where is the Paeton family from?

You can see how Paeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paeton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paeton families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paeton's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Paeton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paeton 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 181 census records available for the last name Paeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paeton 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Paeton. 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 Paeton. For the veterans among your Paeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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