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Paystrup Family History

Paystrup 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: Dastrup, Bidstrup, Westrup, Hattrup, Payseur, Wenstrup, Pastor

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Where is the Paystrup family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paystrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paystrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paystrup. 63% of Paystrup men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

What Paystrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Paystrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paystrup 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Paystrup. 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 16 military records available for the last name Paystrup. For the veterans among your Paystrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paystrup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Paystrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Paystrup in 1967 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paystrup 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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