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Pecala Family History

Pecala 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: Perala, Pekala, Cecala, Scala, Cala, Perla, Pala, Pella, Pecina

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Where is the Pecala family from?

You can see how Pecala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pecala families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pecala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pecala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecala 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 20 census records available for the last name Pecala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecala 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pecala. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pecala. For the veterans among your Pecala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecala lifespan?

Average Pecala life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecala 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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