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Pekkala Family History

Pekkala 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: Pekala, Pakkala, Penkala, Perala, Perla, Pala, Pella, Sekula, Pakula

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Where is the Pekkala family from?

You can see how Pekkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekkala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pekkala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pekkala families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekkala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pekkala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekkala 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 Pekkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pekkala. 36% of Pekkala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pekkala 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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pekkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Pekkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekkala 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Pekkala. 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 198 military records available for the last name Pekkala. For the veterans among your Pekkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekkala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pekkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pekkala in 1962 was 65, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekkala 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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