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Cekala Family History

Cekala 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: Pekala, Cecala, Cala, Sekula, Cefalo, Hakala, Kala, Perala, Skala

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Where is the Cekala family from?

You can see how Cekala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cekala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cekala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cekala families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cekala's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Cekala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cekala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cekala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cekala. 24% of Cekala men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Ice Man
    12%
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What Cekala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Cekala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cekala 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cekala. 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 125 military records available for the last name Cekala. For the veterans among your Cekala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cekala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cekala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cekala in 1963 was 82, and 57 in 2004.

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