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Paya Family History

Paya 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: Papa, Pay, Pala, Kaya, Payan, Caya, Raya, Maya, Para, Paye

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Where is the Paya family from?

You can see how Paya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paya family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Paya families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Paya's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paya families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paya 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 Paya ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paya. 100% of Paya women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Paya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paya 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Paya. 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 141 military records available for the last name Paya. For the veterans among your Paya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paya in 1963 was 67, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paya 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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