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Pagelsdorf Family History

Pagelsdorf 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: Mangelsdorf, Arensdorf, Zielsdorf, Gilsdorf, Lauersdorf, Alsdorf

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Where is the Pagelsdorf family from?

You can see how Pagelsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagelsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pagelsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pagelsdorf families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagelsdorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pagelsdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagelsdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pagelsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pagelsdorf. 50% of Pagelsdorf men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pagelsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Pagelsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagelsdorf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pagelsdorf. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pagelsdorf. For the veterans among your Pagelsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagelsdorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pagelsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pagelsdorf in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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