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Pihaly Family History

Pihaly 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: Mihaly, Mihal, Kiraly, Bialy, Rohaly, Pihl, Hay, Hale, Palm, Pille

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Where is the Pihaly family from?

You can see how Pihaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihaly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pihaly families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pihaly's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pihaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pihaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pihaly. 100% of Pihaly women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Pihaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Pihaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihaly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pihaly. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pihaly. For the veterans among your Pihaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihaly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pihaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pihaly in 1968 was 89, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihaly 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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