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Pachel Family History

Pachel Name 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: Rachel, Kachel, Pache, Dachel, Pachl, Packer, Bacher, Pace, Pickel

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Where is the Pachel family from?

You can see how Pachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pachel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pachel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pachel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pachel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pachel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pachel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pachel. 42% of Pachel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pachel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pachel were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Pachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pachel 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Pachel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Pachel. For the veterans among your Pachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pachel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pachel in 1962 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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