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Paynter Name Meaning

English: variant of Painter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poynter, Painter, Payne, Mayner, Wynter, Pointer, Santer, Ganter

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Where is the Paynter family from?

You can see how Paynter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paynter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paynter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 71 Paynter families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 38% of all the recorded Paynter's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Paynter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paynter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paynter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Paynter. 66% of Paynter men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Paynter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paynter were Carpenter and Dressmaker. .

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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
    66%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    74%
  • Nil
    16%
  • Dressmaker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Paynter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paynter 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Paynter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Paynter. For the veterans among your Paynter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paynter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Paynter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paynter in 1944 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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