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Pezalla Family History

Pezalla 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: Palla, Pella, Perella, Perala, Peralta, Pekala, Pedulla, Pezzella

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Where is the Pezalla family from?

You can see how Pezalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pezalla family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pezalla's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pezalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pezalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pezalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezalla 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pezalla. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pezalla. For the veterans among your Pezalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezalla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pezalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pezalla in 1969 was 50, and 57 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezalla 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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