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Chagala Family History

Chagala 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: Hakala, Hatala, Chawla, Chvala, Chagolla, Catala, Chahal, Chavana

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Where is the Chagala family from?

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

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chagala. 100% of Chagala women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chagala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Chagala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagala 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 Chagala. 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 Chagala. For the veterans among your Chagala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagala lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Chagala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chagala in 1993 was 77, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagala 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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