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Pagorek Family History

Pagorek 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: Ogorek, Bajorek, Paciorek, Pastorek, Page, Park, Zagorski, Panek

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Where is the Pagorek family from?

You can see how Pagorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pagorek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pagorek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pagorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagorek 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 Pagorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pagorek. 100% of Pagorek 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
    100%

What Pagorek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Pagorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagorek 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 Pagorek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pagorek. For the veterans among your Pagorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagorek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pagorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pagorek in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pagorek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagorek 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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