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Lacala Family History

Lacala 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: Scala, La Sala, Lala, Cala, La Cava, Rajala, Latvala, Hakala, Lalama

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Where is the Lacala family from?

You can see how Lacala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lacala family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lacala's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Lacala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacala. 100% of Lacala women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Lacala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacala 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Lacala. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lacala. For the veterans among your Lacala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Lacala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lacala in 1962 was 49, and 78 in 1994.

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