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Paylis Family History

Paylis 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: Pavlis, Baylis, Pallas, Paris, Bayliss, Allis, Palin, Malis, Fallis

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Where is the Paylis family from?

You can see how Paylis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paylis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paylis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Paylis families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paylis's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Paylis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paylis 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 55 census records available for the last name Paylis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paylis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Paylis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Paylis. For the veterans among your Paylis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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