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Nakla Family History

Nakla 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: Sala, Falla, Palla, Bala, Lala, Halla, Cala, Pala, Baksa, Galla

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Where is the Nakla family from?

You can see how Nakla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakla family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakla's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakla ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nakla ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Nakla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakla 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nakla. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nakla. For the veterans among your Nakla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakla lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Nakla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nakla in 1959 was 57, and 70 in 1994.

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