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Pakkila Family History

Pakkila 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: Pakkala, Pakula, Erkkila, Parola, Palla, Parrilla, Pala, Padilla

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Where is the Pakkila family from?

You can see how Pakkila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakkila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pakkila family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakkila's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Pakkila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakkila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Pakkila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakkila 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Pakkila. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pakkila. For the veterans among your Pakkila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakkila lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pakkila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pakkila in 1964 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakkila 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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