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Payot Family History

Payot 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: Pay, Payton, Mayor, Pyon, Rayon, Payan, Rayo, Palo, Vayo, Payer

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Where is the Payot family from?

You can see how Payot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Payot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Payot families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Payot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Payot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payot 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 343 census records available for the last name Payot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payot 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Payot. 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 39 military records available for the last name Payot. For the veterans among your Payot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Payot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Payot in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payot 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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