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Karkalla Family History

Karkalla 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, Parrilla, Carballo, Kardell, Karaffa, Hakala, Parella

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Where is the Karkalla family from?

You can see how Karkalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karkalla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkalla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karkalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karkalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karkalla. 100% of Karkalla men worked as a Loader and 100% of Karkalla women worked as a Domestic. .

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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

  • Loader
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Karkalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkalla 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Karkalla. 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 14 military records available for the last name Karkalla. For the veterans among your Karkalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkalla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Karkalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Karkalla in 1966 was 57, and 77 in 1999.

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