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Encalada Name Meaning

Spanish: from encalada ‘whitewashed’ perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a whitewashed house. This surname is rare in Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Escalera, Canada, Salada, Calzada, Escalona, Anglada, Escajeda

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Where is the Encalada family from?

You can see how Encalada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Encalada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Encalada families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Encalada's in USA. California had the highest population of Encalada families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Encalada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Encalada 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Encalada. 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 8 military records available for the last name Encalada. For the veterans among your Encalada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Encalada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Encalada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Encalada in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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