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Paysons Family History

Paysons 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: Parsons, Payson, Passons, Parson, Payton, Persons, Paxson, Papson

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Where is the Paysons family from?

You can see how Paysons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paysons family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Paysons families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Paysons's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Paysons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paysons 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 57 census records available for the last name Paysons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paysons 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paysons. 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 4 military records available for the last name Paysons. For the veterans among your Paysons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paysons lifespan?

Average Paysons life expectancy in 1975 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paysons 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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