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Payland Family History

Payland 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: Mayland, Layland, Wayland, Pyland, Harland, Calland, Marland, Garland

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Where is the Payland family from?

You can see how Payland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Payland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Payland family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Payland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Payland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payland 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 45 census records available for the last name Payland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payland 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 Payland. 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 military records available for the last name Payland. For the veterans among your Payland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payland lifespan?

Average Payland life expectancy in 1994 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payland 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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