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Pinkalla Family History

Pinkalla 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: Penkala, Palla, Tindall, Rintala, Rinella, Pekala, Pinkard, Pinkelman

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Where is the Pinkalla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pinkalla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pinkalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkalla 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pinkalla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pinkalla. For the veterans among your Pinkalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkalla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pinkalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pinkalla in 1964 was 79, and 88 in 1999.

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