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Pajala Family History

Pajala 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: Rajala, Parola, Palla, Pala, Padula, Karjala, Pakula, Hakala, Ojala

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Where is the Pajala family from?

You can see how Pajala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pajala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pajala families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pajala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pajala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pajala 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 Pajala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pajala. 50% of Pajala men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pajala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Pajala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajala 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Pajala. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pajala. For the veterans among your Pajala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pajala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pajala in 1967 was 83, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pajala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pajala 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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