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Pirkola Family History

Pirkola 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: Parola, Pergola, Pirkl, Mikkola, Pikula, Pirkle, Piccola, Priola

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Where is the Pirkola family from?

You can see how Pirkola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pirkola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Pirkola families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pirkola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pirkola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirkola 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 Pirkola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pirkola. 100% of Pirkola men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pirkola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Pirkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkola 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Pirkola. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pirkola. For the veterans among your Pirkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkola lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Pirkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pirkola in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirkola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirkola 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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