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Kaala Family History

Kaala 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: Kala, Kaasa, Kapla, Kapala, Kalla, Kaba, Kral, Sala, Kaplan, Falla

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Where is the Kaala family from?

You can see how Kaala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaala 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 18 census records available for the last name Kaala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaala 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kaala. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kaala. For the veterans among your Kaala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaala lifespan?

Average Kaala life expectancy in 1996 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaala 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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