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Pekalin Family History

Pekalin 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: Palin, Kalin, Perlin, Pedalino, Pekala, Phalin, Karlin, Berlin, Melin

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Where is the Pekalin family from?

You can see how Pekalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekalin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekalin family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekalin's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Pekalin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Pekalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekalin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pekalin. 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 Pekalin. For the veterans among your Pekalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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