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Pihala Family History

Pihala 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: Pala, Fiala, Mihal, Perala, Piela, Pekala, Pizana, Piana, Pilla

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Where is the Pihala family from?

You can see how Pihala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pihala family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pihala's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pihala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pihala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihala 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pihala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pihala. For the veterans among your Pihala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihala lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Pihala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pihala in 1976 was 62, and 50 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihala 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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