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Pailson Family History

Pailson 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: Paulson, Philson, Pilson, Parson, Faison, Maison, Bailon, Pinson

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Where is the Pailson family from?

You can see how Pailson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pailson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pailson families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pailson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pailson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pailson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pailson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pailson. For the veterans among your Pailson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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