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Sarkala Family History

Sarkala 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: Sakala, Karjala, Hakala, Sarka, Sabala, Sakal, Skala, Takala, Sakata

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Where is the Sarkala family from?

You can see how Sarkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarkala family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarkala's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Sarkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkala 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 67 census records available for the last name Sarkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkala 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sarkala. 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 Sarkala. For the veterans among your Sarkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sarkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarkala in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkala 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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