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Pagels Family History

Pagels Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Pagel

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


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Where is the Pagels family from?

You can see how Pagels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pagels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pagels families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pagels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pagels families in 1891.
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What did your Pagels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pagels. 100% of Pagels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pagels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagels 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pagels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pagels. For the veterans among your Pagels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagels lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pagels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pagels in 1955 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagels 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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