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Pailin Family History

Pailin 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: Palin, Paulin, Bailin, Parlin, Philip, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin

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Where is the Pailin family from?

You can see how Pailin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pailin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Pailin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pailin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Pailin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pailin 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 Pailin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pailin. 100% of Pailin 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%

What Pailin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Pailin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pailin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pailin. For the veterans among your Pailin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pailin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pailin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pailin in 1967 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pailin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pailin 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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