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Pahl Family History

Pahl Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Paul.

North German: metonymic occupational name for a pile driver from Middle Low German pāl ‘pile, post, border marker’ or a topographic name for someone living close to one.

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


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You can see how Pahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Pahl families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pahl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pahl families in 1911.
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What did your Pahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pahl. 100% of Pahl 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Pahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahl 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Pahl. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Pahl. For the veterans among your Pahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pahl in 1952 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahl 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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