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Payatt Family History

Payatt 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: Pyatt, Payant, Platt, Payan, Wyatt, Myatt, Pratt, Hyatt, Payette

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Where is the Payatt family from?

You can see how Payatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Payatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Payatt families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Payatt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Payatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payatt 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 103 census records available for the last name Payatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payatt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Payatt. 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 Payatt. For the veterans among your Payatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payatt lifespan?

Average Payatt life expectancy in 1983 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payatt 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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