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Painley Family History

Painley 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: Paisley, Ainley, Hainley, Bailey, Manley, Hanley, Paley, Painter

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Where is the Painley family from?

You can see how Painley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Painley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Painley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Painley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Painley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Painley 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 Painley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Painley. 100% of Painley men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Painley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Painley. 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 Painley. For the veterans among your Painley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Painley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Painley in 1976 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Painley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Painley 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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