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Kansala Family History

Kansala 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: La Sala, Rantala, Karjala, Kantola, Bansal, Mandala, Marsala, Kasal

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Where is the Kansala family from?

You can see how Kansala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kansala families living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kansala's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Kansala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kansala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kansala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansala 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kansala. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kansala. For the veterans among your Kansala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kansala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kansala in 1967 was 47, and 95 in 1999.

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