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Kaijala Family History

Kaijala 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: Karjala, Maijala, Rajala, Kujala, Kapala, La Sala, Kamal, Rantala

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Where is the Kaijala family from?

You can see how Kaijala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaijala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaijala family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaijala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaijala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaijala 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 23 census records available for the last name Kaijala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaijala 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kaijala. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kaijala. For the veterans among your Kaijala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaijala lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Kaijala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaijala in 1975 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaijala 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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