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Payonk Family History

Payonk 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: Payton, Pyon, Rayon, Payan, Bayona, Paton, Pavon, Ayon, Payson, Payne

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Where is the Payonk family from?

You can see how Payonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payonk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Payonk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Payonk family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Payonk's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Payonk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payonk 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 Payonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Payonk. 75% of Payonk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Payonk women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Counterman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Payonk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Payonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payonk 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Payonk. 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 138 military records available for the last name Payonk. For the veterans among your Payonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payonk lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Payonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Payonk in 1956 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payonk 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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