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Paynee Family History

Paynee 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: Payne, Paine, Haynes, Panek, Wayne, Poyner, Rayner, Payer, Fayne

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Where is the Paynee family from?

You can see how Paynee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paynee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paynee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Paynee families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paynee's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Paynee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paynee 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 77 census records available for the last name Paynee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paynee 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paynee. 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 23 military records available for the last name Paynee. For the veterans among your Paynee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paynee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Paynee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paynee in 1967 was 56, and 68 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paynee 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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