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Pailthorp Family History

Pailthorp 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: Pastor, Painter, Balthrop, Pilcher, Altherr, Gaither, Panther

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Where is the Pailthorp family from?

You can see how Pailthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailthorp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pailthorp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pailthorp families living in Cheshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pailthorp's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Pailthorp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pailthorp 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 Pailthorp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Pailthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailthorp 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pailthorp. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pailthorp. For the veterans among your Pailthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pailthorp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pailthorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pailthorp in 1967 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pailthorp 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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