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Payn Family History

Payn Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Payne.

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


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Where is the Payn family from?

You can see how Payn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Payn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Payn families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Payn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Payn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Payn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Payn. 73% of Payn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Payn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Payn were Laborer and Operatrice.

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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

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operatrice
    50%

What Payn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Payn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payn 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 Payn. 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 Payn. For the veterans among your Payn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Payn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Payn in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Payn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payn 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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