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Pagle Family History

Pagle 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: Eagle, Page, Wagle, Agle, Nagle, Lagle, Paule, Ragle, Pangle, Dagle

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Where is the Pagle family from?

You can see how Pagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pagle families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pagle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pagle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagle 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 Pagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pagle. 25% of Pagle men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labor
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagle 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pagle. 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 133 military records available for the last name Pagle. For the veterans among your Pagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Pagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pagle in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pagle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagle 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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