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Aikala Family History

Aikala 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: Fiala, Hakala, Kala, Maijala, Skala, Takala, Alcala, Pekala, Pakkala

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Where is the Aikala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aikala 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 Aikala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aikala. 100% of Aikala women worked as a Laundress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Aikala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aikala 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Aikala. 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 14 military records available for the last name Aikala. For the veterans among your Aikala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aikala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Aikala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Aikala in 1968 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aikala 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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