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Pankala Family History

Pankala 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: Pakkala, Penkala, Rantala, Pakula, Hakala, Mandala, Takala, Pekala

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Where is the Pankala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pankala 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 Pankala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Pankala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankala 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pankala. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pankala. For the veterans among your Pankala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pankala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pankala in 1969 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pankala 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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