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Payich Family History

Payich 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: Pavich, Panich, Pabich, Polich, Kalich, Pach, Pich, Paasch, Pasch

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Where is the Payich family from?

You can see how Payich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Payich family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Payich's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Payich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payich 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 20 census records available for the last name Payich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payich 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Payich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Payich. For the veterans among your Payich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Payich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Payich in 1970 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payich 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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