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Padrilla Family History

Padrilla 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: Parrilla, Padilla, Parella, Barilla, Parrella, Parrillo, Parrill

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Where is the Padrilla family from?

You can see how Padrilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padrilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Padrilla family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Padrilla's in USA. California had the highest population of Padrilla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Padrilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padrilla 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Padrilla. 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 7 military records available for the last name Padrilla. For the veterans among your Padrilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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