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Pinela Family History

Pinela Surname Meaning

Portuguese: possibly a topographic name a variant of Penela a diminutive of pena ‘rock’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Pinela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pinela families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pinela's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pinela families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Pinela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinela 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Pinela. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pinela. For the veterans among your Pinela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinela lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pinela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pinela in 1971 was 47, and 48 in 2004.

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