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Kauhala Family History

Kauhala Surname 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: Karjala, Hautala, Kujala, Machala, Kubala, Kapala, Mahala, Kahana

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Where is the Kauhala family from?

You can see how Kauhala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauhala family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Kauhala family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauhala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kauhala families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kauhala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauhala 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kauhala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kauhala. For the veterans among your Kauhala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauhala lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauhala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauhala

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