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Paytosh Family History

Paytosh 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: Payton, Bartosh, Antosh, Gaydosh, Pastor, Gayton, Parrish, Parton

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Where is the Paytosh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paytosh 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 Paytosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Marine Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paytosh. 100% of Paytosh men worked as a Marine Engineer. .

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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 1940

  • Marine Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Paytosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paytosh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Paytosh. 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 71 military records available for the last name Paytosh. For the veterans among your Paytosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paytosh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Paytosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paytosh in 1974 was 89, and 70 in 2002.

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