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Pagden Family History

Pagden Surname Meaning

see Pegden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pagden family from?

You can see how Pagden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pagden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Pagden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pagden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pagden families in 1891.
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What did your Pagden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pagden. 34% of Pagden men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Pagden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagden were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pagden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagden 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Pagden. 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 136 military records available for the last name Pagden. For the veterans among your Pagden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Pagden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pagden in 1966 was 53, and 31 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagden 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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