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Kajala Family History

Kajala 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: Rajala, Karjala, Kujala, Kapala, Kamal, Kamara, Kagawa, Hakala, Ojala

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Where is the Kajala family from?

You can see how Kajala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kajala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kajala families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kajala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kajala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kajala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kajala. 100% of Kajala men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kajala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajala 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kajala. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kajala. For the veterans among your Kajala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajala lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2001, in the United States, Kajala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kajala in 2000 was 54, and 86 in 2001.

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