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Paylen Family History

Paylen 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: Palen, Allen, Hayden, Paley, Payton, Mayen, Pyle, Pasley, Palin

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Where is the Paylen family from?

You can see how Paylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paylen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paylen families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Paylen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paylen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Paylen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paylen 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 68 census records available for the last name Paylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paylen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Paylen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paylen. For the veterans among your Paylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paylen lifespan?

Average Paylen life expectancy in 1961 was 58 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paylen 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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