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Pailer Family History

Pailer 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: Parler, Bailer, Paller, Paler, Mailer, Sailer, Pliler, Palmer, Kaiser

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Where is the Pailer family from?

You can see how Pailer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pailer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Pailer families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pailer's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pailer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pailer 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 318 census records available for the last name Pailer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pailer. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pailer. For the veterans among your Pailer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pailer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Pailer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pailer in 1968 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pailer 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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