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Pekkola Family History

Pekkola 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: Pesola, Eskola, Pergola, Mikkola, Pekala, Pakkala, Peltola, Pendola

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Where is the Pekkola family from?

You can see how Pekkola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekkola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekkola family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pekkola's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pekkola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekkola 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 123 census records available for the last name Pekkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekkola 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Pekkola. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pekkola. For the veterans among your Pekkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekkola lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pekkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pekkola in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekkola 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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