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Paysor Family History

Paysor Name 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: Paylor, Raysor, Payson, Pastor, Parson, Payton, Mayor, Taylor, Gaynor

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Where is the Paysor family from?

You can see how Paysor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paysor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paysor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Paysor families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paysor's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Paysor families in 1880.
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What did your Paysor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paysor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Paysor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paysor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Paysor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Paysor. For the veterans among your Paysor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paysor lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Paysor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paysor in 1988 was 78, and 79 in 1997.

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