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Paddelford Family History

Paddelford 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: Padelford, Sanderford, Vanderford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Telford

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Where is the Paddelford family from?

You can see how Paddelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paddelford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paddelford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paddelford families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Paddelford's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paddelford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paddelford 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 Paddelford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paddelford. 100% of Paddelford 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
    100%

What Paddelford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Paddelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paddelford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paddelford. 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 29 military records available for the last name Paddelford. For the veterans among your Paddelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paddelford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Paddelford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Paddelford in 1972 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paddelford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paddelford 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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