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Paylo Family History

Paylo 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: Palo, Paylor, Padlo, Pallo, Paulo, Paolo, Pablo, Paul, Palm, Pay

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Where is the Paylo family from?

You can see how Paylo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paylo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paylo families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paylo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Paylo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paylo 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 112 census records available for the last name Paylo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paylo 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Paylo. 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 20 military records available for the last name Paylo. For the veterans among your Paylo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paylo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Paylo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paylo in 1969 was 90, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paylo 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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