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Paykel Family History

Paykel 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: Paske, Packer, Pickel, Patel, Payer, Markel, Pagel, Parker, Dankel

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Where is the Paykel family from?

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

What did your Paykel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paykel. 100% of Paykel men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Paykel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Paykel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paykel 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Paykel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Paykel. For the veterans among your Paykel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paykel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Paykel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paykel in 1968 was 78, and 40 in 2003.

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