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Paiker Family History

Paiker 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: Packer, Parker, Daiker, Piker, Pasker, Pike, Baker, Marker, Palmer

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Where is the Paiker family from?

You can see how Paiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paiker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Paiker family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paiker's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Paiker families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiker 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 Paiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paiker. 100% of Paiker women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Paiker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Paiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiker 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Paiker. 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 38 military records available for the last name Paiker. For the veterans among your Paiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Paiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Paiker in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paiker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiker 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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