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Paig Family History

Paig 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: Pang, Haig, Pai, Puig, Baig, Pais, Pait, Paiz, Paik, Paige

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Where is the Paig family from?

You can see how Paig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Paig families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paig's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Paig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paig 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 Paig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paig. 100% of Paig 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%

What Paig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Paig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paig 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Paig. 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 314 military records available for the last name Paig. For the veterans among your Paig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Paig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paig in 1968 was 68, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paig 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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