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Paince Family History

Paince 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: Paine, Prince, Paice, Ponce, Painter, Price, Lance, Laine, Raine

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Where is the Paince family from?

You can see how Paince families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paince family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paince families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Paince families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Paince's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Paince families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paince surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Paince. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paince 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Paince. 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 13 military records available for the last name Paince. For the veterans among your Paince ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paince lifespan?

Average Paince life expectancy in 1970 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paince 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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