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Paegel Family History

Paegel 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: Pagel, Peel, Angel, Page, Siegel, Jaeger, Patel, Kegel, Mangel

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Where is the Paegel family from?

You can see how Paegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paegel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paegel families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Paegel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Paegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paegel 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 Paegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paegel. 34% of Paegel 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

What Paegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Paegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paegel 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Paegel. 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 88 military records available for the last name Paegel. For the veterans among your Paegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paegel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Paegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paegel in 1955 was 37, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paegel 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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