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Payeski Family History

Payeski 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: Zaleski, Poleski, Maleski, Waleski, Pawelski, Janeski, Majeski

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Where is the Payeski family from?

You can see how Payeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Payeski family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Payeski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Payeski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payeski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Payeski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Payeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payeski 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 immigration records available for the last name Payeski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Payeski. For the veterans among your Payeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payeski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Payeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Payeski in 1945 was 25, and 81 in 2004.

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