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Paixas Family History

Paixas 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: Pallas, Panas, Papas, Pais, Palas, Paiva, Patras, Paras, Parras

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Where is the Paixas family from?

You can see how Paixas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paixas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paixas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Paixas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Paixas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paixas 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 31 census records available for the last name Paixas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paixas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Paixas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Paixas. For the veterans among your Paixas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paixas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Paixas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paixas in 1975 was 88, and 88 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paixas 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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