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Paitl Family History

Paitl 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: Pait, Paul, Pate, Paine, Pal, Peil, Fail, Naito, Patel, Bail

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Where is the Paitl family from?

You can see how Paitl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paitl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paitl family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paitl's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Paitl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paitl 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 72 census records available for the last name Paitl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paitl 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Paitl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Paitl. For the veterans among your Paitl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paitl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Paitl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paitl in 1963 was 50, and 44 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paitl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paitl 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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