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Pecula Family History

Pecula 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: Perla, Pella, Sekula, Padula, Pakula, Pecina, Pesola, Perala, Paula

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Where is the Pecula family from?

You can see how Pecula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecula family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pecula families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pecula family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecula's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pecula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecula 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 46 census records available for the last name Pecula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecula 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pecula. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pecula. For the veterans among your Pecula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecula lifespan?

Average Pecula life expectancy in 1975 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecula 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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