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Padger Family History

Padger 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: Badger, Adger, Padget, Palmer, Alger, Kader, Hager, Prager, Pranger

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Where is the Padger family from?

You can see how Padger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Padger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Padger families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Padger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Padger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padger 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 218 census records available for the last name Padger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Padger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Padger. For the veterans among your Padger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padger 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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