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Pahaly Family History

Pahaly 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: Pataky, Mahady, Parady, Pahl, Rahal, Rohaly, Papay, Papale, Ahalt

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Where is the Pahaly family from?

You can see how Pahaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahaly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pahaly families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pahaly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pahaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pahaly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pahaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahaly 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 Pahaly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pahaly. For the veterans among your Pahaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahaly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Pahaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pahaly in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 1986.

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