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Paryne Family History

Paryne 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: Payne, Carne, Paine, Arne, Wayne, Patrone, Parent, Fayne, Pane, Sayne

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Where is the Paryne family from?

You can see how Paryne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paryne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paryne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Paryne families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Paryne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paryne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paryne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paryne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paryne. 100% of Paryne women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Paryne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paryne 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paryne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paryne. For the veterans among your Paryne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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