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Payd Family History

Payd 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: Pay, Paye, Spayd, May, Pan, Hay, Pak, Bard, Pang, Paul

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Where is the Payd family from?

You can see how Payd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Payd families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Payd families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Payd's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Payd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payd 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 63 census records available for the last name Payd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payd 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Payd. 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 9 military records available for the last name Payd. For the veterans among your Payd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payd lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Payd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Payd in 1980 was 83, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payd 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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