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Pihlaja Family History

Pihlaja 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: Pilat, Pilato, Pillard, Pollara, Pillar, Palaia, Piela, Pizana

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Where is the Pihlaja family from?

You can see how Pihlaja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihlaja family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pihlaja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pihlaja families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pihlaja's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pihlaja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihlaja 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 Pihlaja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pihlaja. 44% of Pihlaja men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pihlaja women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pihlaja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Pihlaja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihlaja 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Pihlaja. 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 113 military records available for the last name Pihlaja. For the veterans among your Pihlaja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihlaja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pihlaja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pihlaja in 1963 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pihlaja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihlaja 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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