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Paly Family History

Paly 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: Palm, Pay, Paley, Pal, Pala, Maly, Palo, Palys, Paty, Daly

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Where is the Paly family from?

You can see how Paly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Paly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Paly families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Paly's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Paly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paly 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 Paly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paly. 50% of Paly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paly women worked as a School Teacher.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Paly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paly. 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 68 military records available for the last name Paly. For the veterans among your Paly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Paly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Paly in 1962 was 43, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paly 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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