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Padgelek Family History

Padgelek 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: Pawelek, Padley, Pagel, Palecek, Angeles, Hagele, Pangle, Madeley

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Where is the Padgelek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padgelek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Padgelek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Padgelek. 100% of Padgelek men worked as a Labor and 100% of Padgelek women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Padgelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padgelek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Padgelek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Padgelek. For the veterans among your Padgelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padgelek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Padgelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Padgelek in 1976 was 79, and 93 in 2001.

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