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Paiget Family History

Paiget 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: Paige, Paget, Padget, Paine, Page, Pagel, Paret, Zaiger, Pages, Pait

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Where is the Paiget family from?

You can see how Paiget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiget family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paiget families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Paiget family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Paiget's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Paiget families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiget 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 20 census records available for the last name Paiget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiget 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 immigration records available for the last name Paiget. 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 2 military records available for the last name Paiget. For the veterans among your Paiget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiget lifespan?

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