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Paillet Family History

Paillet 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: Jaillet, Paille, Maillet, Pille, Mallet, Billet, Millet, Pilley

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Where is the Paillet family from?

You can see how Paillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paillet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paillet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Paillet families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Paillet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paillet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paillet 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 Paillet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paillet. 72% of Paillet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paillet women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Paillet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Paillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paillet 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Paillet. 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 102 military records available for the last name Paillet. For the veterans among your Paillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paillet lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Paillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paillet in 1958 was 64, and 105 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paillet 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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