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Pachell Family History

Pachell 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, Rachel, Kachel, Parnell, Gatchell, Pannell, Rochell

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Where is the Pachell family from?

You can see how Pachell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pachell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pachell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pachell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pachell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pachell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pachell 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 Pachell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pachell. 64% of Pachell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Pachell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Pachell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pachell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pachell. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pachell. For the veterans among your Pachell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pachell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pachell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pachell in 1964 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pachell 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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