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Paduch Name Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname from paduch ‘robber’ ‘predator’ a derivative of padać ‘to fall upon’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Padula, Paluch, Pouch, Pakula, Puch, Makuch, Duch, Boduch, Pelech

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Where is the Paduch family from?

You can see how Paduch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paduch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paduch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Paduch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Paduch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paduch families in 1920.
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What did your Paduch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paduch. 50% of Paduch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paduch 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Paduch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paduch 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Paduch. 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 333 military records available for the last name Paduch. For the veterans among your Paduch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paduch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paduch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Paduch in 1962 was 68, and 39 in 2004.

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