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Ojalla Family History

Ojalla 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: Ojala, Falla, Palla, Halla, Galla, Balla, Calla, Walla, Valla, Spalla

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Where is the Ojalla family from?

You can see how Ojalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ojalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ojalla family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ojalla's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Ojalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ojalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ojalla ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ojalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ojalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ojalla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ojalla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ojalla. For the veterans among your Ojalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ojalla lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Ojalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ojalla in 1989 was 81, and 86 in 2001.

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