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Pacala Family History

Pacala Surname 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: Pacana, Parola, Scala, Palla, Cala, Pala, Rajala, Padula, Pakula

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Where is the Pacala family from?

You can see how Pacala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pacala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pacala families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Pacala's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pacala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pacala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pacala. 34% of Pacala men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Pacala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Pacala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacala 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Pacala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Pacala. For the veterans among your Pacala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pacala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pacala in 1965 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pacala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacala 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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