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Payran Family History

Payran 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: Payan, Parran, Payton, Safran, Hayman, Pagan, Rayman, Taran, Patron

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Where is the Payran family from?

You can see how Payran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payran family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Payran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Payran families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Payran's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Payran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payran 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 223 census records available for the last name Payran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payran 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Payran. 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 19 military records available for the last name Payran. For the veterans among your Payran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Payran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Payran in 1965 was 64, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payran 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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