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Pail Family History

Pail 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: Paul, Pal, Peil, Fail, Bail, Cail, Pai, Nail, Pais, Vail

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Where is the Pail family from?

You can see how Pail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pail family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pail families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Pail family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pail's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pail families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Pail ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pail. 100% of Pail women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pail 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Pail. 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 521 military records available for the last name Pail. For the veterans among your Pail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pail lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pail in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pail 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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