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Whala Family History

Whala 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: Whale, Whall, Hata, Hale, Wall, Sala, Hall, Scala, Bala, Lala

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Where is the Whala family from?

You can see how Whala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Whala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whala families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Whala's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Whala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whala. 100% of Whala men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Whala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whala 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Whala. 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 21 military records available for the last name Whala. For the veterans among your Whala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whala lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whala in 1952 was 54, and 42 in 2004.

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