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Susala Family History

Susala 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: Susalla, Sasala, Sala, Scala, Susan, Sulla, Kujala, Susa, Sabala

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Where is the Susala family from?

You can see how Susala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Susala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Susala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Susala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Susala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susala 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 102 census records available for the last name Susala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susala 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Susala. 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 10 military records available for the last name Susala. For the veterans among your Susala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Susala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Susala in 1968 was 90, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susala 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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