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Puahala Family History

Puahala 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: Mahala, Puhalla, Parola, Palla, Pala, Kuwahara, Rajala, Haapala

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Where is the Puahala family from?

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

What did your Puahala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Puahala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Puahala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puahala 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Puahala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Puahala. For the veterans among your Puahala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puahala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Puahala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Puahala in 1969 was 71, and 59 in 1999.

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