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Pangell Family History

Pangell 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: Pannell, Angell, Langell, Mansell, Angel, Mangel, Parnell, Vangel

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Where is the Pangell family from?

You can see how Pangell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pangell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pangell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pangell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pangell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pangell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pangell 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 58 census records available for the last name Pangell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pangell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pangell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pangell. For the veterans among your Pangell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pangell lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Pangell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pangell in 1988 was 82, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pangell 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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