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Paddell Family History

Paddell 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: Caddell, Waddell, Cardell, Kardell, Parnell, Reddell, Riddell, Adell

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Where is the Paddell family from?

You can see how Paddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paddell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Paddell family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Paddell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Paddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Paddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paddell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Paddell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Paddell. For the veterans among your Paddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paddell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Paddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paddell in 1971 was 72, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paddell 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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