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Pakiela Family History

Pakiela 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: Padilla, Pakula, Piela, Pakkala, Makela, Daniel, Kiel, Parola, Palla

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Where is the Pakiela family from?

You can see how Pakiela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakiela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pakiela families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakiela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pakiela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakiela 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 Pakiela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakiela. 100% of Pakiela 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 Pakiela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pakiela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakiela 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pakiela. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pakiela. For the veterans among your Pakiela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakiela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pakiela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pakiela in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakiela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakiela 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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