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Payte Family History

Payte 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: Pate, Paye, Payne, Pay, Payton, Paske, Paine, Matte, Page, Panter

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Where is the Payte family from?

You can see how Payte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Payte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Payte families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Payte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Payte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payte 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 Payte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Payte. 50% of Payte men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Payte women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Payte were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Payte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Payte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payte 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Payte. 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 190 military records available for the last name Payte. For the veterans among your Payte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payte lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Payte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Payte in 1960 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Payte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payte 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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