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Paez Family History

Paez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Páez): Castilianized form of Portuguese and Galician Pais.

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


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Where is the Paez family from?

You can see how Paez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Paez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Paez families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paez's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Paez families in 1891.
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What did your Paez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paez. 55% of Paez men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Paez women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paez were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Paez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paez 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Paez. 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 692 military records available for the last name Paez. For the veterans among your Paez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paez lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Paez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Paez in 1952 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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