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Paymar Family History

Paymar 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: Parmar, Palmer, Hayman, Jamar, Rayman, Amar, Payan, Gayman, Pomar

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Where is the Paymar family from?

You can see how Paymar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paymar family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Paymar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paymar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paymar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paymar 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 Paymar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paymar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paymar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Paymar. For the veterans among your Paymar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paymar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Paymar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paymar in 1959 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paymar 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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