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Paynte Family History

Paynte 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: Payne, Paynter, Painter, Pate, Paine, Panter, Wayne, Sante, Fayne

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Where is the Paynte family from?

You can see how Paynte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paynte family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Paynte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 2 Paynte families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Paynte's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Paynte families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paynte 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 49 census records available for the last name Paynte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paynte 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Paynte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Paynte. For the veterans among your Paynte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paynte lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Paynte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Paynte in 1988 was 42, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paynte 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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