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Pailby Family History

Pailby 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: Bailey, Paley, Dalby, Wilby, Pasley, Kilby, Padley, Paisley, Gailey

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Where is the Pailby family from?

You can see how Pailby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pailby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pailby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pailby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Pailby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pailby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pailby. For the veterans among your Pailby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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