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Paygman Family History

Paygman 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: Packman, Hayman, Pagan, Rayman, Payan, Gayman, Parkman, Lagman

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Where is the Paygman family from?

You can see how Paygman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paygman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paygman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paygman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paygman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paygman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paygman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Paygman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paygman 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 Paygman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paygman. For the veterans among your Paygman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paygman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Paygman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Paygman in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 1968.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paygman 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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