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Paciga Family History

Paciga 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: Pecina, Macina, Pacyna, Paiva, Pacha, Pacana, Paci, Parga, Macia

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Where is the Paciga family from?

You can see how Paciga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paciga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Paciga families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paciga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paciga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paciga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paciga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paciga. 75% of Paciga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paciga women worked as a Factory Worker. .

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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
    75%
  • Stevedore
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Paciga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paciga 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Paciga. 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 108 military records available for the last name Paciga. For the veterans among your Paciga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paciga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Paciga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paciga in 1965 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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