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Gazala Family History

Gazala 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: Rajala, Galla, Gazda, Hakala, Zabala, Gazzola, Sabala, Szala, Sazama

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Where is the Gazala family from?

You can see how Gazala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazala family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gazala family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gazala's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gazala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gazala 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 Gazala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazala 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gazala. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gazala. For the veterans among your Gazala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazala lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Gazala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gazala in 1986 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gazala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazala 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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