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Paterala Family History

Paterala 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: Patella, Patera, Perala, Parola, Perla, Pitera, Waterfall, Patel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paterala 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 Paterala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Paterala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paterala 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paterala. 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 16 military records available for the last name Paterala. For the veterans among your Paterala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paterala lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Paterala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Paterala in 1973 was 76, and 88 in 1991.

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