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Kanala Family History

Kanala 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: Kapala, Kanaly, Kanda, Kamal, Rantala, Kamara, Rajala, Canal, Kagawa

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Where is the Kanala family from?

You can see how Kanala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kanala families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kanala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanala 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 90 census records available for the last name Kanala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanala 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kanala. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kanala. For the veterans among your Kanala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanala lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Kanala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanala in 1985 was 61, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanala 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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