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Fagala Family History

Fagala 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: Falla, Fagan, Nagata, Rajala, Fiala, Favela, Kagawa, Hakala, Fragola

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Where is the Fagala family from?

You can see how Fagala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fagala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Fagala families living in Georgia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fagala's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fagala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fagala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagala. 43% of Fagala men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Installer
    15%
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What Fagala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Fagala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagala 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fagala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Fagala. For the veterans among your Fagala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagala lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fagala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fagala in 1960 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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