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Pirkkala Family History

Pirkkala 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: Wirkkala, Pakkala, Perala, Pirkl, Mikkola, Pekala, Erkkila, Pikula

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Where is the Pirkkala family from?

You can see how Pirkkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pirkkala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pirkkala's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pirkkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirkkala 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 18 census records available for the last name Pirkkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkkala 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pirkkala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pirkkala. For the veterans among your Pirkkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkkala lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Pirkkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pirkkala in 1988 was 70, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirkkala 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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