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Paiement Family History

Paiement 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: Maidment, Casement, Payment, Clement, Parliament, Parent, Arcement

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Where is the Paiement family from?

You can see how Paiement families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiement family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paiement families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 271 Paiement families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Paiement's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paiement families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paiement surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paiement ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Fleuriste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Paiement. 39% of Paiement men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Paiement women worked as a Fleuriste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paiement were Cult and Institutrice. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Marchande
    7%
  • Cult
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fleuriste
    28%
  • Modiste
    19%
  • Couturire
    19%
  • Institutrice
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paiement. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiement 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Paiement. 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 38 military records available for the last name Paiement. For the veterans among your Paiement ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiement lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Paiement life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paiement in 1953 was 25, and 71 in 2003.

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