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Padgitt Family History

Padgitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Padgett.

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


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Where is the Padgitt family from?

You can see how Padgitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padgitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Padgitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Padgitt family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Padgitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Padgitt families in 1891.
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What did your Padgitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padgitt. 34% of Padgitt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Steam Fitter
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Padgitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Padgitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padgitt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Padgitt. 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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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Padgitt. For the veterans among your Padgitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padgitt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Padgitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Padgitt in 1955 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padgitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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