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Chabala Family History

Chabala 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, Zabala, Sabala, Hatala, Cabana, Chawla, Chvala, Cabal, Catala

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Where is the Chabala family from?

You can see how Chabala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chabala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chabala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chabala families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chabala's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chabala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chabala 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 Chabala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurses Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chabala. 47% of Chabala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chabala women worked as a Nurses Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Draftsman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurses Helper
    100%

What Chabala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Chabala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chabala 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Chabala. 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 189 military records available for the last name Chabala. For the veterans among your Chabala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chabala lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chabala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chabala in 1959 was 29, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chabala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chabala 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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