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Kacala Family History

Kacala Name 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: Kapala, Scala, Cala, Kamal, Kamara, Rajala, Kagawa, Karjala, Hakala

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Where is the Kacala family from?

You can see how Kacala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kacala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kacala families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kacala's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kacala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kacala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kacala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kacala. 70% of Kacala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kacala women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Crane Operator
    10%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Kacala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Kacala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kacala 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Kacala. 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 188 military records available for the last name Kacala. For the veterans among your Kacala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kacala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kacala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kacala in 1962 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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