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Paehlig Family History

Paehlig 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: Wahlig, Pashley, Palin, Dahling, Haessig, Poehlein, Laessig, Ahlin

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Where is the Paehlig family from?

You can see how Paehlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paehlig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paehlig family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Paehlig's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Paehlig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paehlig 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 52 census records available for the last name Paehlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paehlig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paehlig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paehlig. For the veterans among your Paehlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paehlig lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Paehlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paehlig in 1978 was 81, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paehlig 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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