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Kayala Family History

Kayala 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: Ayala, Kapala, Kamal, Kamara, Rajala, Kaya, Kagawa, Karjala, Hakala

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Where is the Kayala family from?

You can see how Kayala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kayala family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kayala's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Kayala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayala 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 Kayala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayala. 58% of Kayala men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

What Kayala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kayala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayala 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kayala. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kayala. For the veterans among your Kayala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Kayala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kayala in 1968 was 78, and 69 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayala 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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