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Pennala Family History

Pennala 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: Penkala, Penna, Perala, Pekala, Annala, Pendola, Pennell, Pennel

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Where is the Pennala family from?

You can see how Pennala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pennala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pennala family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pennala's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pennala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennala 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 Pennala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pennala. 31% of Pennala 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
    31%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Pennala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Pennala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennala 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Pennala. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pennala. For the veterans among your Pennala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pennala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pennala in 1962 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennala 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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