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Paian Family History

Paian 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: Pagan, Payan, Pavan, Pabian, Palan, Pain, Pan, Hain, Bain, Damian

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Where is the Paian family from?

You can see how Paian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Paian families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Paian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Paian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paian 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 35 census records available for the last name Paian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paian 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Paian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paian. For the veterans among your Paian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Paian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Paian in 1969 was 89, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paian 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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