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Paykin Family History

Paykin 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: Parkin, Paskin, Daykin, Payton, Hankin, Haskin, Makin, Palin, Lakin

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Where is the Paykin family from?

You can see how Paykin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paykin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paykin family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Paykin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Paykin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paykin 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 47 census records available for the last name Paykin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paykin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Paykin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Paykin. For the veterans among your Paykin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paykin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Paykin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paykin in 1984 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paykin 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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