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Pagana Family History

Pagana 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: Pagan, Lagana, Pagano, Pacana, Magana, Pagani, Fagan, Nagata, Sagan

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Where is the Pagana family from?

You can see how Pagana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pagana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pagana families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pagana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pagana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagana 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 Pagana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagana. 47% of Pagana men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pagana women worked as a Sewing Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagana were Barber and Housework.

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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
    47%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Pagana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Pagana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagana 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Pagana. 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 65 military records available for the last name Pagana. For the veterans among your Pagana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagana lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pagana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pagana in 1953 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagana 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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