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Pahle Family History

Pahle 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: Paule, Mahle, Pahl, Pohle, Dahle, Wahle, Pahls, Vahle, Fahle, Kahle

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Where is the Pahle family from?

You can see how Pahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pahle families living in Oregon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pahle's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Pahle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahle 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 Pahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pahle. 18% of Pahle men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Pahle women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pahle were Repairman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Repairman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Pahle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Pahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahle 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Pahle. 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 263 military records available for the last name Pahle. For the veterans among your Pahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pahle in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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