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Padgham Family History

Padgham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Pagham in Sussex which is recorded as Pacganham in the 10th century and Paggaham c. 1150.

The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Pæcga (genitive Pæcgan) + hām ‘village homestead’.

Alternatively perhaps it may be from Patcham or Peckham Farm in Framfield (both also in Sussex).

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


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You can see how Padgham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padgham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Padgham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Padgham families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Padgham's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Padgham families in 1911.
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What did your Padgham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Padgham. 34% of Padgham men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Padgham women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 556 immigration records available for the last name Padgham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 497 military records available for the last name Padgham. For the veterans among your Padgham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padgham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Padgham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Padgham in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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