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Padilia Family History

Padilia 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: Padilla, Padula, Paglia, Papalia, Pumilia, Pacilio, Badilla, Philip

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Where is the Padilia family from?

You can see how Padilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padilia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Padilia families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Padilia's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Padilia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padilia 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 108 census records available for the last name Padilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padilia 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Padilia. 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 40 military records available for the last name Padilia. For the veterans among your Padilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padilia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Padilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Padilia in 1965 was 43, and 29 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padilia 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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