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Padgley Family History

Padgley 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: Padley, Badgley, Paley, Parsley, Pashley, Pasley, Hadley, Bagley

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Where is the Padgley family from?

You can see how Padgley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padgley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Padgley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Padgley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Padgley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padgley 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 91 census records available for the last name Padgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padgley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Padgley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Padgley. For the veterans among your Padgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padgley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Padgley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Padgley in 1974 was 28, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padgley 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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