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Pagell Family History

Pagell 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, Pagels, Page, Pell, Bagwell, Patel, Lasell, Patella, Powell

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Where is the Pagell family from?

You can see how Pagell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pagell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pagell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pagell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagell 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 249 census records available for the last name Pagell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pagell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pagell. For the veterans among your Pagell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pagell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pagell in 1965 was 78, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagell 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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