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Pait Family History

Pait Surname Meaning

Scottish: from the personal name Pait, a short form of Patrick.

Nickname for a man with a bald head from Middle English pate ‘head, skull’.

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


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You can see how Pait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pait family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Pait families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pait's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Pait families in 1911.
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What did your Pait ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pait. 100% of Pait men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pait 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Pait. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pait. For the veterans among your Pait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pait lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pait in 1957 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pait 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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