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Pakel Family History

Pakel 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: Patel, Pagel, Yakel, Pake, Pawel, Akel, Pavel, Jakel, Pike, Pak

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Where is the Pakel family from?

You can see how Pakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pakel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pakel families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pakel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pakel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakel 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 Pakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakel. 100% of Pakel 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 Pakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Pakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pakel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pakel. For the veterans among your Pakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pakel in 1962 was 35, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakel 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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