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Bakalla Family History

Bakalla Surname 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: Balla, Hakala, Bakula, Bhalla, Takala, Barilla, Bacallao, Bakal

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Where is the Bakalla family from?

You can see how Bakalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakalla families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakalla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bakalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bakalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakalla 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bakalla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Bakalla. For the veterans among your Bakalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakalla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bakalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bakalla in 1968 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakalla ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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