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Pagenkopf Family History

Pagenkopf Surname Meaning

German: from Low German page ‘horse’ and kopf ‘head’ a nickname for a horse dealer.

Alternatively, a habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania or locations in the Oldenburg region.

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


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Where is the Pagenkopf family from?

You can see how Pagenkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagenkopf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pagenkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pagenkopf families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagenkopf's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pagenkopf families in 1891.
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What did your Pagenkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagenkopf. 48% of Pagenkopf men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pagenkopf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagenkopf were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pagenkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagenkopf 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Pagenkopf. 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 327 military records available for the last name Pagenkopf. For the veterans among your Pagenkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagenkopf lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pagenkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pagenkopf in 1947 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

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