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Pankla Family History

Pankla 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: Hankla, Parola, Palla, Pala, Padula, Pakula, Panko, Canela, Panza

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Where is the Pankla family from?

You can see how Pankla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pankla families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pankla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pankla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pankla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pankla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pankla. For the veterans among your Pankla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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