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Surkala Family History

Surkala 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: Skala, Sakala, Sala, Turkel, Scala, Sekula, Kukla, Karjala, Hakala

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Where is the Surkala family from?

You can see how Surkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surkala family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Surkala's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Surkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surkala 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 Surkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surkala. 100% of Surkala women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Surkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Surkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surkala 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Surkala. 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 49 military records available for the last name Surkala. For the veterans among your Surkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surkala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Surkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Surkala in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surkala 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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