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Paigo Family History

Paigo 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: Paino, Paige, Pang, Paine, Pino, Page, Pico, Primo, Naito, Haig

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Where is the Paigo family from?

You can see how Paigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paigo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paigo family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Paigo's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Paigo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paigo 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 74 census records available for the last name Paigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paigo 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Paigo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Paigo. For the veterans among your Paigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paigo lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Paigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paigo in 1978 was 58, and 60 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paigo 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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