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Payzant Family History

Payzant Name 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: Payant, Payan, Pylant, Payment, Payton, Kazan, Plant, Hayman, Pagan

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Where is the Payzant family from?

You can see how Payzant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payzant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Payzant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 67 Payzant families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 96% of all the recorded Payzant's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Payzant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payzant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Payzant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Payzant. 59% of Payzant men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Payzant women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Payzant were Student and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Student
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Payzant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payzant 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Payzant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 555 military records available for the last name Payzant. For the veterans among your Payzant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payzant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Payzant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Payzant in 1962 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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