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Pietarila Family History

Pietarila 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: Pietila, Hietala, Petrina, Pietri, Petrilla, Parola, Perla, Dietrich

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Where is the Pietarila family from?

You can see how Pietarila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pietarila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pietarila families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pietarila's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Pietarila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pietarila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pietarila ancestors do for a living?

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

What Pietarila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Pietarila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pietarila 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pietarila. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pietarila. For the veterans among your Pietarila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pietarila lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Pietarila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pietarila in 1970 was 75, and 55 in 2001.

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