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Paiter Family History

Paiter 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: Painter, Panter, Paster, Pater, Raiter, Gaiter, Porter, Cater, Master

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Where is the Paiter family from?

You can see how Paiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Paiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Paiter family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paiter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Paiter families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiter 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 158 census records available for the last name Paiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Paiter. 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 35 military records available for the last name Paiter. For the veterans among your Paiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Paiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paiter in 1971 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiter 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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