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Pah Family History

Pah 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, Pay, Pal, Pae, Pach, Paz, Pau, Pai, Pac

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Where is the Pah family from?

You can see how Pah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pah families living in Kentucky. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pah's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Pah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pah 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 Pah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pah. 50% of Pah women worked as a Weaver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Pah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pah 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Pah. 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 98 military records available for the last name Pah. For the veterans among your Pah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pah lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Pah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pah in 1978 was 97, and 99 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pah 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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