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Peola Family History

Peola 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: Pola, Perla, Pella, Pesola, Paola, Meola, Feola, Peel, Parola, Pool

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Where is the Peola family from?

You can see how Peola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Peola families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peola 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 Peola ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Peola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peola 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Peola. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peola. For the veterans among your Peola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peola lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Peola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peola in 1968 was 50, and 68 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peola 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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