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Paisano Family History

Paisano Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from paisano ‘countryman’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paisano family from?

You can see how Paisano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paisano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Paisano families living in New Mexico. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paisano's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Paisano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paisano 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 Paisano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmersheep Raiser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paisano. 34% of Paisano men worked as a Farmersheep Raiser.

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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

  • Farmersheep Raiser
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Paisano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paisano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paisano 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Paisano. 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 103 military records available for the last name Paisano. For the veterans among your Paisano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paisano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paisano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Paisano in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paisano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paisano 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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