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Haala Family History

Haala 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, Hakala, Hatala, Hata, Hale, Sala, Falla, Hall, Hanna, Haar

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Where is the Haala family from?

You can see how Haala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Haala families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Haala's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Haala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haala 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 Haala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haala. 83% of Haala men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haala women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    83%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Haala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Haala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haala 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Haala. 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 165 military records available for the last name Haala. For the veterans among your Haala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Haala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Haala in 1965 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haala 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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