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Paisant Family History

Paisant 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: Maisano, Poissant, Pisano, Passante, Pisani, Pilant, Payant, Parson

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Where is the Paisant family from?

You can see how Paisant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paisant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paisant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Paisant families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Paisant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Paisant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paisant 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 Paisant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paisant. 50% of Paisant men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Engineer
    50%

What Paisant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Paisant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paisant 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Paisant. 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 80 military records available for the last name Paisant. For the veterans among your Paisant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paisant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Paisant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Paisant in 1964 was 69, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paisant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paisant 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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