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Nakkela Family History

Nakkela 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: Pakkala, Nikkel, Makela, Takeda, Varela, Jokela, Bakke, Favela

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakkela 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 7 census records available for the last name Nakkela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakkela 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nakkela. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nakkela. For the veterans among your Nakkela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakkela lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Nakkela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nakkela in 1986 was 83, and 88 in 2000.

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