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Pagen Family History

Pagen Surname Meaning

English (northwestern) and Scottish: variant of Pagan. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Pagen family from?

You can see how Pagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Pagen families living in Cheshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Pagen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Pagen families in 1891.
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What did your Pagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagen. 47% of Pagen men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pagen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagen were Proprietor and Cook.

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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%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagen 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 Pagen. 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 497 military records available for the last name Pagen. For the veterans among your Pagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pagen in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagen 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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