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Pagelsen Family History

Pagelsen 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: Paulsen, Axelsen, Pagels, Elsen, Palen, Pagel, Engelson, Hagele

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pagelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagelsen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Pagelsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pagelsen. For the veterans among your Pagelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagelsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Pagelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pagelsen in 1969 was 103, and 77 in 1995.

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