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Peshla Family History

Peshla 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, Perla, Pella, Pehl, Perala, Pecha, Pasha, Pekala, Pisula

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Where is the Peshla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshla 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 Peshla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peshla. 100% of Peshla women worked as a Nurse.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Peshla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshla 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peshla. 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 12 military records available for the last name Peshla. For the veterans among your Peshla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshla lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Peshla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peshla in 1973 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshla 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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