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Payro Family History

Payro 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: Padro, Parro, Paro, Carro, Pay, Payton, Aro, Park, Puro, Pero

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Where is the Payro family from?

You can see how Payro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Payro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Payro family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Payro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Payro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payro 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 Payro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Road Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Payro. 100% of Payro men worked as a Road Work.

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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

  • Road Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Payro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payro 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Payro. 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 28 military records available for the last name Payro. For the veterans among your Payro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Payro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Payro in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Payro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payro 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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