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Paige Family History

Paige Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon): variant of Page.

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


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Where is the Paige family from?

You can see how Paige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 148 Paige families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paige's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Paige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paige 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 Paige ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paige. 15% of Paige men worked as a Railway Clerk and 78% of Paige women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paige were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Paige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Paige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paige 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Paige. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Paige. For the veterans among your Paige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paige lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Paige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paige in 1940 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paige 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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