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Tyrkala Family History

Tyrkala 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: Takala, Turkel, Tyrrell, Karjala, Hakala, Kala, Perala, Takata

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Where is the Tyrkala family from?

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

What did your Tyrkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tyrkala. 100% of Tyrkala 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 56 census records available for the last name Tyrkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrkala 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tyrkala. 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 70 military records available for the last name Tyrkala. For the veterans among your Tyrkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrkala lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Tyrkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tyrkala in 1974 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

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