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Cohalla Family History

Cohalla 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: Halla, Calla, Colla, Rogalla, Bhalla, Chawla, Corella, Chall, Colella

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Where is the Cohalla family from?

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

In 1940, Cigar Maker and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohalla. 100% of Cohalla men worked as a Cigar Maker and 100% of Cohalla women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cohalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohalla 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Cohalla. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cohalla. For the veterans among your Cohalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohalla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Cohalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cohalla in 1964 was 56, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohalla 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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