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Pinkala Family History

Pinkala 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: Penkala, Rintala, Pekala, Pinkard, Pakkala, Honkala, Pikula, Pinkas

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Where is the Pinkala family from?

You can see how Pinkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pinkala families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pinkala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pinkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkala 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 66 census records available for the last name Pinkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkala 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pinkala. 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 Pinkala. For the veterans among your Pinkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkala lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Pinkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pinkala in 1994 was 87, and 93 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkala 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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