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Pahal Family History

Pahal Surname Meaning

Sikh unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pahal family from?

You can see how Pahal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pahal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pahal family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pahal's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Pahal families in 1840.
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What did your Pahal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Pahal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Pahal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahal 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pahal. 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 98 military records available for the last name Pahal. For the veterans among your Pahal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Pahal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pahal in 1966 was 89, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahal 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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