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Kaurala Family History

Kaurala 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: Kapral, Karjala, Kurata, Hautala, Kujala, Laurila, Karaba, Khurana

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Where is the Kaurala family from?

You can see how Kaurala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaurala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaurala families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaurala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaurala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaurala 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 Kaurala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaurala. 50% of Kaurala men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Kaurala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Kaurala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaurala 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kaurala. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kaurala. For the veterans among your Kaurala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaurala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaurala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kaurala in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaurala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaurala 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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