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Paslay Family History

Paslay Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Pasley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paslay family from?

You can see how Paslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paslay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paslay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Paslay families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paslay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paslay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paslay 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 Paslay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paslay. 38% of Paslay men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • General
    9%

What Paslay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paslay 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Paslay. 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 498 military records available for the last name Paslay. For the veterans among your Paslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paslay lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paslay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Paslay in 1945 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paslay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paslay 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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