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Paga Family History

Paga 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: Papa, Page, Pagan, Pala, Haga, Maga, Para, Aga, Parga, Faga

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Where is the Paga family from?

You can see how Paga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paga family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paga families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Paga families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Paga's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paga families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paga 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 Paga ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paga. 100% of Paga 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paga 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Paga. 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 331 military records available for the last name Paga. For the veterans among your Paga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Paga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Paga in 1962 was 87, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paga 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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