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Payenski Family History

Payenski 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: Pasinski, Pawelski, Palinski, Zalenski, Zaleski, Polanski, Kaminski

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Where is the Payenski family from?

You can see how Payenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Payenski family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Payenski's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Payenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payenski 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 19 census records available for the last name Payenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payenski 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 Payenski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Payenski. For the veterans among your Payenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payenski lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Payenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Payenski in 1986 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payenski 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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