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Paiser Family History

Paiser 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: Kaiser, Peiser, Zaiser, Gaiser, Naiser, Pariser, Raiser, Passer

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Where is the Paiser family from?

You can see how Paiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Paiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Paiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiser 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 Paiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paiser. 39% of Paiser men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Paiser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paiser were Farm Work and Farm House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farmlabor
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farm Work
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Farm House Work
    40%

What Paiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Paiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiser 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Paiser. 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 37 military records available for the last name Paiser. For the veterans among your Paiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Paiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paiser in 1967 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiser 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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