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Kaczala Family History

Kaczala 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: Karjala, Machala, Kapala, Kaczka, Kazan, Scala, La Sala, Kasza, Cala

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Where is the Kaczala family from?

You can see how Kaczala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaczala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaczala families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaczala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaczala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaczala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaczala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaczala. 50% of Kaczala women worked as a Sewing 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Kaczala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaczala 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Kaczala. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kaczala. For the veterans among your Kaczala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaczala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaczala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaczala in 1966 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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