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Pachelbel Family History

Pachelbel Surname 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: Patchell, Scheibel, Bachelder, Bacheller, Pashley, Rachel, Achilles

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Where is the Pachelbel family from?

You can see how Pachelbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pachelbel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pachelbel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pachelbel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pachelbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pachelbel 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 Pachelbel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Pachelbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Pachelbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pachelbel 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 Pachelbel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Pachelbel. For the veterans among your Pachelbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pachelbel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Pachelbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pachelbel in 1970 was 69, and 44 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pachelbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pachelbel 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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