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Campala Family History

Campala 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: Campana, Haapala, Campoli, Campano, Campa, Camara, Campany, Zappala

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Where is the Campala family from?

You can see how Campala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Campala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Campala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Campala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Campala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Campala 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 34 census records available for the last name Campala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Campala 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Campala. 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 20 military records available for the last name Campala. For the veterans among your Campala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Campala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Campala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Campala in 1970 was 74, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Campala 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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