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Pietola Family History

Pietola 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: Pietila, Hietala, Pesola, Pistole, Piela, Peltola, Ketola, Ciotola

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Where is the Pietola family from?

You can see how Pietola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pietola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pietola families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pietola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pietola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pietola 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 Pietola ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Faller
    100%

What Pietola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pietola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pietola 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pietola. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pietola. For the veterans among your Pietola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pietola lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Pietola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pietola in 1976 was 79, and 80 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pietola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pietola 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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