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Paes Family History

Paes Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Pais. German and Flemish: variant of Paas and Paasch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paes family from?

You can see how Paes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Paes families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Paes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paes families in 1891.
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What did your Paes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paes. 100% of Paes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paes. 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 Paes. For the veterans among your Paes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Paes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paes in 1944 was 22, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paes 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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