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Payney Family History

Payney 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, Paley, Paine, Radney, Haney, Haynes, Panek, Arney, Adney

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Where is the Payney family from?

You can see how Payney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Payney families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Payney family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Payney's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Payney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payney 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 85 census records available for the last name Payney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payney 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Payney. 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 Payney. For the veterans among your Payney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Payney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Payney in 1963 was 74, and 42 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payney 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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