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Paintiff Family History

Paintiff 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: Pontiff, Painter, Bailiff, Painton, Caniff, Canniff, Bintliff, Pinto

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Where is the Paintiff family from?

You can see how Paintiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paintiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paintiff family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Paintiff's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Paintiff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Paintiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paintiff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paintiff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Paintiff. For the veterans among your Paintiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paintiff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Paintiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paintiff in 1971 was 68, and 21 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paintiff 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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