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Pekela Family History

Pekela 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: Pekala, Peel, Perla, Pella, Jokela, Sekula, Pakula, Pesola, Perella

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Where is the Pekela family from?

You can see how Pekela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pekela families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pekela family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekela's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Pekela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pekela ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pekela ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pekela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekela 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pekela. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pekela. For the veterans among your Pekela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekela lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Pekela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pekela in 1978 was 74, and 80 in 1999.

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