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Payens Family History

Payens 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: Hayes, Mayen, Payan, Parent, Palen, Payer, Ayers, Papes, Payeur

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Where is the Payens family from?

You can see how Payens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Payens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Payens family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Payens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Payens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payens 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 Payens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Payens. 100% of Payens men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Payens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payens 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Payens. 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 Payens. For the veterans among your Payens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payens lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Payens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Payens in 1980 was 79, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payens 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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