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Pidal Family History

Pidal 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: Vidal, Ida, Pal, Pilat, Iida, Vinal, Vida, Dial, Pica, Pisa

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Where is the Pidal family from?

You can see how Pidal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pidal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pidal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pidal families living in Alabama. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pidal's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pidal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pidal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pidal 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Pidal. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pidal. For the veterans among your Pidal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pidal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pidal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pidal in 1967 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pidal 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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