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Nokela Family History

Nokela 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: Jokela, Nobel, Noel, Koskela, Noell, Nocera, Novella, Rodela, Nikula

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Where is the Nokela family from?

You can see how Nokela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nokela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nokela family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nokela's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Nokela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nokela 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 19 census records available for the last name Nokela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nokela 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nokela. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nokela. For the veterans among your Nokela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nokela lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Nokela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nokela in 1986 was 69, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nokela 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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