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Kumala Family History

Kumala 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: Kujala, Kubala, Kumar, Kamal, Kamara, Kukla, Kula, Kurata, Kumagai

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Where is the Kumala family from?

You can see how Kumala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kumala family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kumala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kumala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kumala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kumala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumala 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kumala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kumala. For the veterans among your Kumala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Kumala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kumala in 1970 was 76, and 65 in 1990.

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