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Shafala Family History

Shafala 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, Sabala, Hatala, Sakala, Sasala, Savala, Sala, Scala, Shibata

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Shafala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafala 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shafala. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shafala. For the veterans among your Shafala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafala lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Shafala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shafala in 1981 was 76, and 29 in 2001.

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