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Pazel Family History

Pazel 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: Hazel, Patel, Pagel, Fazel, Pawel, Pavel, Yazel, Paul, Gabel, Peel

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Where is the Pazel family from?

You can see how Pazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pazel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pazel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pazel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pazel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pazel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pazel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pazel. 28% of Pazel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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What Pazel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Pazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pazel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pazel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pazel. For the veterans among your Pazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pazel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pazel in 1968 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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