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Pekal Family History

Pekal 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: Pekala, Pekar, Peal, Beal, Real, Peel, Neal, Pear, Pal, Peil

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Where is the Pekal family from?

You can see how Pekal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekal family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pekal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pekal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Pekal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekal 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pekal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pekal. For the veterans among your Pekal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pekal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pekal in 1964 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekal 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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