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Painson Family History

Painson 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: Pinson, Painton, Parson, Anson, Pointon, Hanson, Ranson, Faison

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Where is the Painson family from?

You can see how Painson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Painson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Painson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Painson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Painson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Painson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Painson. 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 Painson. For the veterans among your Painson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Painson lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Painson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Painson in 1989 was 81, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Painson 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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