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Padala Family History

Padala 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: Padula, Vadala, Parola, Palla, Pala, Rajala, Padilla, Pakula, Hakala

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Where is the Padala family from?

You can see how Padala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Padala families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Padala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Padala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padala 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 Padala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padala. 100% of Padala men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Padala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Padala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padala 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Padala. 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 14 military records available for the last name Padala. For the veterans among your Padala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Padala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Padala in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padala 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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