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Katola Family History

Katola 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: Kantola, Ketola, Katona, Parola, Spatola, Kato, Kala, Kotila, Karoly

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Where is the Katola family from?

You can see how Katola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Katola family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Katola's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Katola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katola 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 138 census records available for the last name Katola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katola 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Katola. 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 11 military records available for the last name Katola. For the veterans among your Katola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katola lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Katola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Katola in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Katola 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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