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Paith Family History

Paith 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: Raith, Faith, Paeth, Pait, Haith, Smith, Rath, Pate, Paine, Bath

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Where is the Paith family from?

You can see how Paith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Paith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Paith family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paith's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Paith families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paith 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 Paith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paith. 50% of Paith 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Paith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Paith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paith 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Paith. 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 110 military records available for the last name Paith. For the veterans among your Paith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Paith in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paith 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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