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Pagdilao Family History

Pagdilao Surname Meaning

Filipino: derivative of a Hispanicized form of Tagalog dilaw, a word meaning ‘yellow’ and also referring to ‘turmeric’, a ginger-like root-crop which is a common source for yellow food coloring.

Additionally, the suffix pag- indicates the action; probably a metonymic occupational name referring to the act of extracting the yellow color from turmeric.

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


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You can see how Pagdilao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagdilao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pagdilao families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagdilao's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Pagdilao families in 1920.
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What did your Pagdilao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pagdilao. 60% of Pagdilao 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
    60%
  • Picker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pagdilao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagdilao 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Pagdilao. 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 92 military records available for the last name Pagdilao. For the veterans among your Pagdilao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagdilao lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pagdilao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pagdilao in 1961 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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