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Paynes Family History

Paynes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Payne with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paynes family from?

You can see how Paynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Paynes families living in London. This was about 10% of all the recorded Paynes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Paynes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paynes. 100% of Paynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Paynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paynes 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Paynes. 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 417 military records available for the last name Paynes. For the veterans among your Paynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paynes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Paynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Paynes in 1959 was 70, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paynes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paynes 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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