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Hekala Family History

Hekala 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: Hakala, Pekala, Hietala, Sekula, Kala, Healy, Perala, Hakola, Skala

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Where is the Hekala family from?

You can see how Hekala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hekala families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hekala's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hekala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hekala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekala 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hekala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hekala. For the veterans among your Hekala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekala lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Hekala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hekala in 1972 was 86, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekala 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.

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