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Kyla Family History

Kyla 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: Kyle, Kula, Kala, Zyla, Kaba, Sala, Kil, Vila, Mula, Bala

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Where is the Kyla family from?

You can see how Kyla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kyla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kyla family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyla's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kyla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyla 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 165 census records available for the last name Kyla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyla 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kyla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kyla. For the veterans among your Kyla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyla lifespan?

Average Kyla life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyla 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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