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Paysent Family History

Paysent 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: Payment, Parent, Present, Payson, Kaysen, Wayment, Rayment, Parrent

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Where is the Paysent family from?

You can see how Paysent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paysent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paysent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Paysent families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Paysent's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Paysent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paysent 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 23 census records available for the last name Paysent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paysent 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 Paysent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paysent. For the veterans among your Paysent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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