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Payao Family History

Payao 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: Payan, Pavao, Papa, Pay, Payton, Pagan, Pala, Yao, Panas, Kaya

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Payao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payao 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Payao. 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 8 military records available for the last name Payao. For the veterans among your Payao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payao lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Payao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Payao in 1987 was 74, and 53 in 2004.

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