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Vaala Family History

Vaala 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: Valla, Vala, Vadala, Vavala, Sala, Villa, Falla, Vila, Scala, Vara

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Where is the Vaala family from?

You can see how Vaala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Vaala families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaala's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vaala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaala 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 Vaala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaala. 100% of Vaala men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vaala women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vaala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Vaala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaala 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vaala. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vaala. For the veterans among your Vaala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaala lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vaala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vaala in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaala 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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