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Kjella Family History

Kjella 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: Stella, Knell, Pella, Kelly, Kell, Sella, Tella, Abella, Rella

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kjella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjella 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 Kjella. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Kjella. For the veterans among your Kjella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjella lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Kjella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kjella in 1994 was 64, and 77 in 1995.

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