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Jakala Family History

Jakala 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, Takala, Sakala, Jalali, Jokela, Rajala, Pakula, Bakula, Kala

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Where is the Jakala family from?

You can see how Jakala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jakala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jakala families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jakala's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Jakala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakala 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 Jakala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakala. 100% of Jakala men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Jakala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Jakala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakala 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Jakala. 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 64 military records available for the last name Jakala. For the veterans among your Jakala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jakala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jakala in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakala 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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