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Pikal Family History

Pikal 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: Pikul, Pike, Pal, Pilat, Vinal, Pickel, Dial, Pica, Zika, Pisa

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Where is the Pikal family from?

You can see how Pikal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pikal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Pikal families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pikal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pikal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pikal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pikal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pikal. 42% of Pikal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pikal women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Pikal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Pikal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikal 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Pikal. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pikal. For the veterans among your Pikal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pikal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pikal in 1962 was 89, and 95 in 2003.

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