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Pasela Family History

Pasela 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: Parola, Palla, Pala, Varela, Favela, Patel, Lasell, Padula, Patella

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Where is the Pasela family from?

You can see how Pasela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pasela families living in Texas. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pasela's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pasela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pasela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spooler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasela. 78% of Pasela men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pasela women worked as a Spooler. .

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spooler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Pasela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasela 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pasela. 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 94 military records available for the last name Pasela. For the veterans among your Pasela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasela lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Pasela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pasela in 1958 was 58, and 66 in 2003.

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