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Piekkola Family History

Piekkola 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: Mikkola, Pesola, Eskola, Pietila, Pergola, Wirkkala, Piela, Pekala

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Where is the Piekkola family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piekkola. 50% of Piekkola men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Piekkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piekkola 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 Piekkola. 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 13 military records available for the last name Piekkola. For the veterans among your Piekkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piekkola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Piekkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Piekkola in 1962 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

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