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Payano Family History

Payano Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic): perhaps an altered form of Spanish Payán (see Payan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Payano family from?

You can see how Payano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Payano families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Payano's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Payano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payano 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 Payano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Payano. 34% of Payano men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Payano women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Payano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Payano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payano 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Payano. 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 11 military records available for the last name Payano. For the veterans among your Payano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payano lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Payano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Payano in 1977 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Payano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payano 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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