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Paha Family History

Paha 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: Papa, Pala, Para, Pasha, Pahl, Taha, Pacha, Saha, Pata, Hata

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Where is the Paha family from?

You can see how Paha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Paha family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Paha's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Paha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paha 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 172 census records available for the last name Paha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paha 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Paha. 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 104 military records available for the last name Paha. For the veterans among your Paha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Paha in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paha 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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