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Pathel Family History

Pathel 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, Rathel, Pethel, Pate, Rachel, Kachel, Patek, Mather, Rather

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Where is the Pathel family from?

You can see how Pathel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pathel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pathel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pathel family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pathel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pathel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pathel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Pathel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pathel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pathel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pathel. For the veterans among your Pathel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pathel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Pathel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pathel in 1970 was 75, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pathel 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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