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Parhiala Family History

Parhiala Name 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: Parrilla, Parziale, Parola, Padilla, Karjala, Parella, Perala

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Where is the Parhiala family from?

You can see how Parhiala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parhiala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parhiala family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parhiala's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Parhiala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parhiala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parhiala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parhiala. 100% of Parhiala men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Parhiala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parhiala 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Parhiala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Parhiala. For the veterans among your Parhiala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parhiala lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Parhiala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Parhiala in 1950 was 38, and 55 in 2003.

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