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Payeler Family History

Payeler 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: Parler, Payer, Peeler, Payeur, Plyler, Peveler, Paller, Paylor, Paler

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Where is the Payeler family from?

You can see how Payeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payeler family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Payeler families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Payeler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Payeler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payeler 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 18 census records available for the last name Payeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payeler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Payeler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Payeler. For the veterans among your Payeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payeler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payeler 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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