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Pitala Family History

Pitala 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: Vitale, Pala, Hietala, Pitera, Fiala, Rintala, Pitta, Vital, Pietila

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Where is the Pitala family from?

You can see how Pitala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pitala family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pitala's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pitala families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Pitala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitala 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pitala. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pitala. For the veterans among your Pitala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitala lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Pitala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pitala in 1978 was 86, and 69 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitala 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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