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Cawalla Family History

Cawalla 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: Calla, Walla, Capella, Cavallo, Lawall, Catallo, Catala, Carolla

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Where is the Cawalla family from?

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

What Cawalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cawalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawalla 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 Cawalla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cawalla. For the veterans among your Cawalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawalla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Cawalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cawalla in 1966 was 68, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawalla 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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