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Paeth Family History

Paeth Surname Meaning

North German (also Päth): probably a variant of Päthe a relationship name or nickname from Middle Low German pade ‘godfather male relative’.

See also Path.

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


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Where is the Paeth family from?

You can see how Paeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Paeth families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Paeth's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Paeth families in 1891.
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What did your Paeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paeth. 50% of Paeth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paeth women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paeth 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Paeth. 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 247 military records available for the last name Paeth. For the veterans among your Paeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paeth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paeth in 1962 was 66, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paeth 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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