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Pyhala Family History

Pyhala 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: Pala, Perala, Pekala, Ayala, Dybala, Mahala, Puhalla, Hata, Hale

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Where is the Pyhala family from?

You can see how Pyhala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyhala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pyhala families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pyhala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pyhala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyhala 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 Pyhala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pyhala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pyhala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyhala 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pyhala. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pyhala. For the veterans among your Pyhala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyhala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pyhala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pyhala in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pyhala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyhala 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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