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Paggen Family History

Paggen 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: Aggen, Hagen, Page, Pagan, Jagger, Vangen, Haagen, Bagge, Palen

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Where is the Paggen family from?

You can see how Paggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paggen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Paggen families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Paggen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paggen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paggen 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 Paggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paggen. 62% of Paggen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    39%

What Paggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Paggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paggen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Paggen. 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 65 military records available for the last name Paggen. For the veterans among your Paggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paggen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Paggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paggen in 1965 was 58, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paggen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paggen 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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