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Paynther Family History

Paynther 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: Panther, Paynter, Painter, Panter, Poynter, Ganther, Ganter, Pointer

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Where is the Paynther family from?

You can see how Paynther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paynther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paynther families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Paynther's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Paynther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paynther 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 16 census records available for the last name Paynther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paynther 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paynther. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paynther. For the veterans among your Paynther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paynther lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Paynther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paynther in 1959 was 45, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paynther 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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