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Pagar Family History

Pagar 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: Pagan, Nagar, Paar, Agar, Zagar, Magar, Sagar, Pagac, Ragar, Wagar

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Where is the Pagar family from?

You can see how Pagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pagar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Pagar families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagar's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Pagar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagar 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 Pagar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pagar. 100% of Pagar men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Pagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagar 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pagar. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pagar. For the veterans among your Pagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Pagar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pagar in 1983 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagar 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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