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Gahala Family History

Gahala 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: Mahala, Gahan, Rajala, Galla, Hakala, Zabala, Sabala, Hatala, Takala

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Where is the Gahala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gahala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gahala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahala 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gahala. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gahala. For the veterans among your Gahala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gahala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gahala in 1963 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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