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Paceley Family History

Paceley 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: Paley, Parsley, Pashley, Mackley, Pasley, Akeley, Padley, Paisley

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Where is the Paceley family from?

You can see how Paceley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paceley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paceley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Paceley families living in Mississippi. This was about 90% of all the recorded Paceley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Paceley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paceley 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 Paceley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Button Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paceley. 45% of Paceley men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Paceley women worked as a Button Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Worker
    100%

What Paceley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Paceley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paceley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paceley. 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 52 military records available for the last name Paceley. For the veterans among your Paceley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paceley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Paceley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paceley in 1968 was 38, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paceley 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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