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Zekala Family History

Zekala 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: Pekala, Sekula, Hakala, Kala, Perala, Zabala, Skala, Takala, Zelaya

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Where is the Zekala family from?

You can see how Zekala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zekala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zekala families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zekala's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zekala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekala 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 22 census records available for the last name Zekala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekala 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zekala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zekala. For the veterans among your Zekala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Zekala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zekala in 1964 was 55, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zekala 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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