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Pailhes Family History

Pailhes 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: Hailes, Paules, Paille, Paulhus, Bailes, Gailes, Ailes, Wailes

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Where is the Pailhes family from?

You can see how Pailhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailhes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pailhes families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pailhes family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pailhes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pailhes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pailhes 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 15 census records available for the last name Pailhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailhes 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Pailhes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pailhes. For the veterans among your Pailhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pailhes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Pailhes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pailhes in 1981 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pailhes 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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