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Pagles Family History

Pagles 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: Paules, Pages, Eagles, Pallas, Sales, Paley, Eagle, Page, Wagle

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Where is the Pagles family from?

You can see how Pagles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pagles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pagles family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pagles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pagles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagles. 50% of Pagles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pagles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagles were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Pagles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagles 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pagles. 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 70 military records available for the last name Pagles. For the veterans among your Pagles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pagles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pagles in 1963 was 86, and 65 in 2003.

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