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Paydor Family History

Paydor 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: Paylor, Pastor, Payton, Mayor, Taylor, Gaynor, Pardon, Pardo, Payer

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Where is the Paydor family from?

You can see how Paydor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paydor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paydor family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Paydor's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Paydor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paydor 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 15 census records available for the last name Paydor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paydor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paydor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paydor. For the veterans among your Paydor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paydor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paydor 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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