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Pagst Family History

Pagst 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: Pabst, Papst, Paget, Post, Last, Page, Pust, Pagan, Mast, Faust

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Where is the Pagst family from?

You can see how Pagst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pagst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pagst family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pagst's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Pagst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pagst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagst 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pagst. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pagst. For the veterans among your Pagst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagst 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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