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Padgett Family History

Padgett Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire): from a Middle English diminutive of page paige ‘servant groom’ (see Page).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Padgett family from?

You can see how Padgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Padgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 827 Padgett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Padgett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Padgett families in 1891.
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What did your Padgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Padgett. 14% of Padgett men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Padgett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Padgett were Colliery Hewer (below Ground) and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Colliery Hewer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Colliery Hewer (below Ground)
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 92,000 census records available for the last name Padgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padgett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Padgett. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Padgett. For the veterans among your Padgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padgett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Padgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Padgett in 1942 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padgett 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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