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Kauppala Family History

Kauppala 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: Kauppila, Zappala, Kapala, Kappel, Kapral, Haapala, Karjala, Hautala

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Where is the Kauppala family from?

You can see how Kauppala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauppala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kauppala family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauppala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kauppala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauppala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kauppala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Kauppala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauppala 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kauppala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kauppala. For the veterans among your Kauppala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauppala lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1973, in the United States, Kauppala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kauppala in 1956 was 61, and 88 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauppala 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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