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Pirela Family History

Pirela Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Venezuela): altered form of Italian Pirella a derivative of the personal name Piro or of the southern regional word pira ‘pear (tree)’

(see Pira).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Pirela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pirela family living in New York. This was about 10% of all the recorded Pirela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pirela families in 1920.
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There are 488 census records available for the last name Pirela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirela 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Pirela. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Pirela. For the veterans among your Pirela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirela lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pirela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pirela in 1968 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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