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Szalla Family History

Szalla 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: Spalla, Szala, Skalla, Sala, Falla, Stella, Scala, Palla, Halla

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Where is the Szalla family from?

You can see how Szalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Szalla families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Szalla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Szalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szalla ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Szalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szalla 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Szalla. 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 59 military records available for the last name Szalla. For the veterans among your Szalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szalla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Szalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Szalla in 1965 was 77, and 41 in 2003.

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