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Paiz Family History

Paiz Surname Meaning

Spanish (Páiz): variant of Portuguese and Galician Pais.

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


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Where is the Paiz family from?

You can see how Paiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 50 Paiz families living in New Mexico. This was about 63% of all the recorded Paiz's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Paiz families in 1880.
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What did your Paiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paiz. 47% of Paiz men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Paiz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paiz were Labor and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Paiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paiz. 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 501 military records available for the last name Paiz. For the veterans among your Paiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Paiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Paiz in 1961 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiz 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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