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Paymaster Family History

Paymaster 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: Waycaster, Lamaster, Macmaster, Master, Plaster, Lancaster, Paster

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Where is the Paymaster family from?

You can see how Paymaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paymaster family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Paymaster family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paymaster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Paymaster families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paymaster 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 37 census records available for the last name Paymaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paymaster 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Paymaster. 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 18 military records available for the last name Paymaster. For the veterans among your Paymaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paymaster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Paymaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paymaster in 1968 was 57, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paymaster 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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