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Payak Family History

Payak 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: Payan, Patak, Pajak, Nayak, Pak, Papa, Pay, Barak, Pack, Raak

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Where is the Payak family from?

You can see how Payak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Payak families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Payak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Payak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payak 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 157 census records available for the last name Payak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payak 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Payak. 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 Payak. For the veterans among your Payak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Payak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Payak in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payak 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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