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Pelkola Family History

Pelkola 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: Peltola, Pella, Pesola, Eskola, Pergola, Pelka, Pekala, Pendola

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Where is the Pelkola family from?

You can see how Pelkola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pelkola families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pelkola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pelkola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelkola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelkola. 100% of Pelkola men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pelkola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Pelkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkola 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pelkola. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pelkola. For the veterans among your Pelkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkola lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pelkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelkola in 1968 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelkola 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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