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Padgen Family History

Padgen 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: Paden, Padden, Padget, Hagen, Page, Pagan, Badger, Pidgeon, Hadden

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Where is the Padgen family from?

You can see how Padgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Padgen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Padgen families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Padgen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Padgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padgen 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 Padgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cable Jointer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Padgen. 100% of Padgen men worked as a Cable Jointer and 100% of Padgen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cable Jointer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Padgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Padgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padgen 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Padgen. 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 73 military records available for the last name Padgen. For the veterans among your Padgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Padgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Padgen in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Padgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padgen 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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