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Pahls Family History

Pahls Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Pahl.

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


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Where is the Pahls family from?

You can see how Pahls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Pahls families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pahls's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pahls families in 1880.
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What did your Pahls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pahls. 60% of Pahls men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pahls women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pahls were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Pahls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Pahls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahls 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Pahls. 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 108 military records available for the last name Pahls. For the veterans among your Pahls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahls lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pahls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pahls in 1964 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahls 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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