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Paillie Family History

Paillie 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: Paille, Baillie, Pille, Faille, Bailie, Fairlie, Smillie, Vallie

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Where is the Paillie family from?

You can see how Paillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paillie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paillie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Paillie families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Paillie's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Paillie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paillie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paillie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Paillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paillie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Paillie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paillie. For the veterans among your Paillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paillie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Paillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paillie in 1971 was 62, and 68 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paillie 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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