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Cwiakala Family History

Cwiakala 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: Cwikla, Hakala, Wirkkala, Takala, Gwizdala, Wiitala, Catala, Cicala

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Where is the Cwiakala family from?

You can see how Cwiakala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwiakala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cwiakala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cwiakala families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cwiakala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cwiakala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwiakala 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 Cwiakala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cwiakala. 100% of Cwiakala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cwiakala women worked as a Packer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Cwiakala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Cwiakala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwiakala 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Cwiakala. 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 80 military records available for the last name Cwiakala. For the veterans among your Cwiakala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwiakala lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cwiakala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cwiakala in 1945 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cwiakala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cwiakala 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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