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Paisnell Family History

Paisnell 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: Parnell, Pesnell, Pannell, Paskell, Parsell, Chisnell, Pinell

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Where is the Paisnell family from?

You can see how Paisnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paisnell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Paisnell family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Paisnell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Paisnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paisnell 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 15 census records available for the last name Paisnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paisnell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Paisnell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paisnell. For the veterans among your Paisnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paisnell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Paisnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Paisnell in 1971 was 61, and 59 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paisnell 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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