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Paess Family History

Paess 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: Pass, Pless, Press, Paes, Bass, Paris, Wass, Ness, Kress, Hass

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Where is the Paess family from?

You can see how Paess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Paess families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paess 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 Paess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paess 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Paess. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paess. For the veterans among your Paess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paess lifespan?

Average Paess life expectancy in 1970 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paess 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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