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Pael Family History

Pael 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: Paul, Peel, Pal, Pae, Paek, Patel, Pagel, Poel, Pahl, Piel

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Where is the Pael family from?

You can see how Pael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pael family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pael families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pael's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pael families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pael. 100% of Pael men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Pael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pael 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Pael. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pael. For the veterans among your Pael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pael lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pael in 1971 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

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