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Paarlberg Family History

Paarlberg 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: Carlberg, Perlberg, Karlberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Salberg, Kalberg

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Where is the Paarlberg family from?

You can see how Paarlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paarlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paarlberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Paarlberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paarlberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paarlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paarlberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paarlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paarlberg. 78% of Paarlberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paarlberg women worked as a Registered Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%
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What Paarlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Paarlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paarlberg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Paarlberg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Paarlberg. For the veterans among your Paarlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paarlberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Paarlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paarlberg in 1966 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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