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Pahs Family History

Pahs 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: Pass, Paus, Pas, Pais, Pahl, Fahs, Pals, Hahs, Sahs, Pahls

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Where is the Pahs family from?

You can see how Pahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pahs families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pahs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pahs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahs 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 137 census records available for the last name Pahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahs 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pahs. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pahs. For the veterans among your Pahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pahs in 1969 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahs 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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